PORTALES, N.M. – The Regis University Women's Basketball team opened their 2026-27 campaign at Eastern New Mexico University, but lost in overtime, 73-71. The Rangers fall to 0-1, while the Greyhounds improve to 2-0.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Saulele Tanuvasa scored the first basket of the season for Regis, assisted by Bel Peterson. Following a two-minute scoring drought in the game, Aliyah Herron came up with a steal that led to a Tanuvasa layup. Bri Bowden and Danielle Smith added buckets as the scoring started to pick up, and Caitie Turnbow ended the period with a turnaround jumper, bringing the score to 12-16.
ENMU went on a strong run to start the second, but Tanuvasa ended it with a pair of free throws. Sophia Lee grabbed a steal that led to a Smith-assisted triple by Peterson, and Emily Allison connected from deep as well, bringing the score to 20-28. Allison grabbed an offensive board for a second-chance score with under a minute, but RU trialed, 28-35 going into halftime.
Turnbow hit two from the line to open the third, while Allisons three, and Peterson's fast break layup cut into the lead. Smith set up a Herron triple to cap an 8-0 run and give RU the 41-40 lead. The teams traded multiple trips to the line, and the Greyhounds took a 51-46 advantage into the fourth.
Regis started the final period with a 7-0 run that included five second-chance points from Turnbow. Herron hit two from the line with just under five to play, with Turnbow's three tied the game at 63-63. Neither team scored over the final 4:26, and Bowden produced a big steal that sent the game into overtime.
Allison started the extra time with a three-pointer, and added another to take back the lead with 2:42 to play. Trailing by two with under a minute, Allison grabbed a steal, but the game-tying shot was no good, and RU fell, 73-71.
GAME NOTES
· Allison led the Rangers with 18 points, going 4-9 from deep, and five steals
· Tanuvasa scored 15 points in her Ranger debut
· Turnbow scored 14 to go with six boards and three blocks
· Herron had 12 points
· Smith dished three assists
· Both teams scored 26 points in the paint
UP NEXT
The Rangers continue the South Central Crossover on Saturday with a match at Angelo State University (Texas), tip-off set for 3 pm.
