SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Angelo State women's basketball team will look to continue its success from its road sweep in the Sooner State as it returns home to host UT Permian Basin and UT Dallas at the Junell Center – Stephens Arena beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Jan. 13
vs UT Permian Basin Falcons
Junell Center - Stephens Arena – San Angelo, Texas
5:30 p.m.
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Thursday, Jan. 15
vs UT Dallas Comets
Junell Center - Stephens Arena – San Angelo, Texas
5:30 p.m.
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GAME THEME
Shannon Appreciation Week: Shannon employees with their Shannon ID Badge and their immediate family will be admitted free of charge to both doubleheaders.

LAST TIME OUT
The Rambelles were able to pick up two wins in the Sooner State, defeating Cameron and Oklahoma Christian on the road.

Against the Aggies, 27 points from Majik Esquivel and 24 points from Taylor Grona contributed to the Rambelles erasing a one-point halftime deficit, as they outscored the Aggies 45-23 in the second half to secure a 78-57 victory.

Against the Eagles, Esquivel poured in a career-high 38 points to lead the Rambelles to a 76-64 victory Saturday afternoon.

SCOUTING UTPB
Last Meeting: Feb. 27, 2025 (San Angelo, Texas - ASU 68-65)
Last year, the Rambelles overcame a double-digit deficit to pull out a gritty 68-65 victory over the Falcons. Keniah Williams and Taylor Grona were two of four players to reach double-digit points for the Belles as they shot 47 percent (26-55) from the field, 43 percent (10-23) from behind the arc, and 85 percent (6-7) from the free throw line.

UT Permian Basin enters the weekend with a 10-6 overall record and 5-3 in LSC play. Most recently, the Falcons also completed a sweep of the Sooner State, collecting back-to-back wins against Cameron and Oklahoma Christian.

Offensively, the Falcons average 60.7 points per game while shooting 42 percent from the field, 28.9 percent from beyond the arch and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. A majority of the offense runs through Kenadi Rising, who leads the team with 11.1 points per game.

Defensively, UTPB allows 57.5 points per game, which includes allowing 35.8 percent of shots from the field. Furthermore, the Falcons average over 32.6 rebounds per game, led by Rising, who paces the team with 4.8 per game individually.

SCOUTING UTD
Last Meeting: N/A
Thursday will be the first meeting between UT Dallas and Angelo State in women's basketball.

UT Dallas enters the weekend with a 6-7 overall record and 3-3 in LSC play. Most recently, the Comets split two games at home. Winning the Thursday matchup to Texas A&M-Kingsville before falling to Texas A&M International in Saturday's matinee.

Offensively, the Comets average 65.5 points per game while shooting 41.2 percent from the field, 29.7 percent from beyond the arch and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. Umi Otsuka paces the team, scoring 15.8 points per game.

Defensively, UTD allows 60.1 points per game, which includes allowing 34.0 percent of shots from the field. Furthermore, the Comets average over 37.7 rebounds per game, led by Addy Self, who averages 8.5 per game.

RAMBLINGS ABOUT THE RAMBELLES
QUICK HITS
- Majik Esquivel leads the Rambelles in scoring, averaging 17.7 points per game, which is second in the Lone Star Conference.

- Esquivel, along with Taylor Grona, Landry Morrow and Tristin Keller, has been disruptive defensively, combining for 78 steals total this season.

- Senior center Keniah Williams has recorded three double-doubles thus far this season in the matchups against Western Colorado, Pitt State and most recently, Emporia State. She now has 16 double-doubles in her collegiate career.

- The Rambelles find themselves among the conference leaders in a few categories, including Blocked Shots Per Game (4.7), Defensive Field Goal Percentage (34.8), Offensive Rebounding Average (14.3), and Total Rebounding Average (39.5).

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 273–104 over 12 seasons, including a 84–52 mark in her four full seasons at ASU.

KENIAH'S CROWN
Keniah William was named Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Dec. 22 after she totaled 35 points while leading the Rambelles to back-to-back victories over Texas A&M International and Emporia State to snap a five-game skid. She posted a career-high 25 points against Emporia State and recorded her third double-double of the season against the Lady Hornets. In addition to her offensive production, Williams made a strong impact on the defensive end, totaling 21 rebounds, eight blocks, three assists and one steal across the two contests.

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.

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.