DENVER, Colo. – The Regis University Women's Basketball team hosted the University of Colorado Colorado Springs but fell 83–64. The Rangers move to 1-21 overall (1-17 RMAC), while the Mountain Lions improve to 17-9 (13-5 RMAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
Turnbow opened the scoring for Regis with a layup, but UCCS responded with a 13–2 run to take early control.
Kate Gallery halted the surge with a layup, followed by a three-pointer from
Mary Crossland and a jumper from
Emily Allison.
Kaylin Venick closed the quarter strong with five straight points, but the Rangers trailed 29–14 after one.
Crossland sparked the second quarter with a layup, and Gallery added a three-pointer to keep Regis within reach. After a three-minute scoring drought on both sides, Gallery knocked down another shot from beyond the arc. UCCS regained momentum with a nine-point run before Gallery converted a late layup, sending the Rangers into halftime trailing 49–24.
Regis found a rhythm in the third quarter, beginning with a pair of free throws from Turnbow.
Jessica Bollwahn followed with a layup and a three-pointer, while Crossland added a jumper. Turnbow capitalized on a steal from Venick, and Bollwahn contributed two fast-break layups to close the quarter, though UCCS maintained a 69–40 advantage.
In the final period,
Savanna Staff scored inside, and Gallery connected on back-to-back jumpers. Turnbow added two more free throws, and Gallery continued to lead the offensive charge, scoring 12 points in the final six minutes and hitting three three-pointers. Despite the late push, the Rangers fell 83–64.
GAME NOTES
Gallery led with 27 points.
Bollwahn and Turnbow each had nine points.
Bollwahn grabbed eight rebounds.
Gallery, Venick, and Staff each had three assists.
UP NEXT
The Rangers travel to face Colorado School of Mines on February 24 at 5:30 p.m.
