SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Regis University Women's Basketball team dropped a road match to Angelo State University (Texas), 94-57 on Saturday evening. The Rangers fall to 0-2, while the Rambelles improve to 3-0.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Saulele Tanuvasa opened the scoring in the game with a layup, followed by a jumper from Aliyah Herron, but ASU went on a quick run to go up, 12-5. Caitie Turnbow ended the run at the line, while Alicia Barajas assisted Sophia Lee's triple. Angelo extended their lead to 25-11, but Regis ended the quarter strong behind four free throws and a three-pointer by Reese Crosby.
Angelo dominated in the second period. While Tanuvasa and Lee produced buckets, and defensive stops, ASU led, 53-22 going into halftime.
Emily Allison scored from deep to open the third quarter, while Herron and Turnbow scored in the paint. RU continued to score inside as Bel Peterson converted a second chance basket and Josie Lynch assisted Bri Bowden's layup. However, the Rangers were unable to cut into the lead, as after Turnbow and Herron assisted each other, Regis trailed, 41-76.
Herron led this scoring and the final period, getting an assist from Savannah Staff. Danny Smith hit two from the line, and Barajas ended the match with a pair of threes, but the Rangers would ultimately fall, 94-57.
GAME NOTES
· Herrom scored 12 points
· Peterson scored eight with five rebounds and a match-high five steals
· Barajas shot 2-3 from deep
· RU shot 81.3% from the line
· Three different Rangers had two assists
· Majik Esquivel led all players with 21 points
UP NEXT
The Rangers play an exhibition at the University of Denver on Monday, November 16, before playing their home opener against the University of Jamestown on Wednesday, November 18.
