SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Angelo State women's basketball team will close 2025 at home inside the Junell Center-Stephens Arena when the Rambelles host Emporia State on Saturday, Dec. 20.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Saturday, Dec. 20
vs Emporia State Hornets
Junell Center/Stephens Arena – San Angelo, Texas
1 p.m.
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GAME THEME: Holiday Hoops! Kids 13 and under get in free and can take a picture and share their Christmas wish with Santa Claus!
LAST TIME OUT
The Rambelles were able to snap a five-game losing skid after defeating Texas A&M International 59-38 on Monday afternoon at the Junell Center-Stephens Arena.
Majik Esquivel led all scorers with 16 points as the Belles out shot the Dustdevils from the field 41.9 percent to 20.7 percent and out rebounded them 47-38.
SCOUTING ESU
Emporia State enters the weekend with a 7-3 overall record and 1-1 in MIAA. Most recently, the Hornets took down NAIA opponent Bellevue 73-65 on Wednesday evening.
Offensively, the Hornets average 70 points per game while shooting 39.6 percent from the field, 27.6 from beyond the arch and 66.5 percent from the free throw line. Kaitlyn Sanders paces the team, scoring 16.7 points per game. Gracie Gilpin and Macey Gandee follow with 12.4 and 10.8 points per game respectively.
Defensively, ESU allows 63 points per game, which includes allowing 36.2 percent of shots from the field. Furthermore, the Hornets average over 40 rebounds per game, led by Gandee, who leads with 64 (6.4 per game) rebounds individually.
RAMBLINGS ABOUT THE RAMBELLES
QUICK HITS
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Majik Esquivel and
Taylor Grona lead the Rambelles with 101 (12.6 per game) and 81 (10.1) points each on the season, followed by
Keniah Williams with 70.
- The guard duo, along with
Landry Morrow, has been disruptive defensively, combining for 41 steals total.
- Senior center
Keniah Williams recorded two double-doubles thus far this season in the matchups against Western Colorado and Pitt State. She now has 15 double-doubles in her collegiate career.
- The Rambelles find themselves among the conference leaders in a few categories, including Blocked Shots Per Game (4.6), Defensive Field Goal Percentage (35.5), Offensive Rebounding Average (15.5), and Total Rebounding Average (41.13).
2024-25 SEASON RECAP
The story of the Rambelles' 18–12 record in the 2024-25 campaign was one defined by streaks. Angelo State opened the season 2–0 before hitting a three-game skid, only to respond with an 11-game winning streak that propelled them back into contention. A late stretch of ups and downs — two losses, three wins, six losses, and two more victories — ultimately led to a first-round exit in the NCAA South Central Regional at the hands of Texas Woman's University.
EXPERIENCE TO SHARE
After fielding one of her youngest squads last season, head coach
Alesha Ellis enters the 2025–26 campaign with a veteran-heavy roster. The Rambelles feature five seniors, one junior, five sophomores, and just two freshmen, giving the team a strong balance of leadership and youthful energy.
NEW FACES, NEW VIBES
The Rambelles welcome four newcomers to the roster this season, highlighted by Division I transfers
Tristin Keller (Abilene Christian) and Stevi Lockheart (Lindenwood). They'll be joined by freshmen
Halle Hughes, a standout from Christoval High School, and
Dragana Scepanovic, a promising European addition who brings international experience to the squad.
THE COUNTDOWN TO 100 (at ASU)
Head coach
Alesha Ellis is on the brink of a major milestone as she enters her fifth season leading the Rambelles. She sits just 19 wins away from reaching 100 victories at Angelo State University. The former Texas Tech Red Raider has compiled an impressive career record of 270–102 over 12 seasons, including a 81–50 mark in her four full seasons at ASU.
