SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Angelo State women's basketball team will look to get 2026 back on track as they travel to the Sooner State for a pair of Lone Star Conference games against Cameron and Oklahoma Christian beginning on Thursday, Jan. 8.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Thursday, Jan. 8
vs Cameron Aggies
Aggie Gym – Lawton, Oklahoma
5:30 p.m.
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Saturday, Jan. 10
vs Oklahoma Christian Eagles
Payne Athletic Center – Edmond, Oklahoma
1 p.m.
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LAST TIME OUT
In a matchup that saw nine lead changes and eight ties, the Rambelles pushed No. 3 Texas Woman's to the very end, but could not close out the contest in a 71-65 loss on Sunday, Jan. 4 at the Junell Center–Stephens Arena.

ASU led for 18 minutes and shot 39.6% from the field, including 46.2% from 3-point range. Much of that production came from Majik Esquivel, who led all scorers with 26 points. Esquivel knocked down six 3-pointers and went 4-for-4 at the free throw line while adding four rebounds, two assists and two steals.

SCOUTING CU
Last Meeting: Dec. 16, 2024 (Lawton, Okla. - ASU 73-70)
Last year, the Rambelles escaped Lawton with a gritty 73-70 victory over the Aggies. Keniah Williams (13 points, 11 rebounds) and Addy Burns (10 points, 12 rebounds) both recorded double-doubles as the Belles shot 41 percent (27-65) from the field, 22 percent (4-18) from behind the arc, and 88.2 percent (15-17) from the free throw line.

Cameron enters the weekend with a 0-13 overall record and 0-5 in LSC play. Most recently, the Aggies fell in a back-and-forth LSC battle against Texas A&M International, 80-76, the closest scoring margin of the season.

Offensively, the Aggies average 56.8 points per game while shooting 34.3 percent from the field, 31.3 percent from beyond the arch and 62.5 percent from the free throw line. A majority of the offense runs through Madison Griggs, who leads the Lone Star Conference in scoring, averaging 19.2 points per game.

Defensively, CU allow 78.4 points per game, which includes allowing 42.1 percent of shots from the field. Furthermore, the Aggies average over 30.1 rebounds per game, led by Ayonna Cooper, who paces the team with 5.5 per game individually.

SCOUTING OC
Last Meeting: Dec. 16, 2024 (Lawton, Okla. - ASU 73-70)
Last year, it took overtime for the Rambelles to take down Oklahoma Christian 81-78 on the road. Addy Burns led the team in scoring, scoring 22 points to become one of five Rambelles to record double-digit points including Majik Esquivel (14) and Keniah Williams (10). The Belles shot 41.7 percent (30-72) from the field, 29 percent (7-24) from behind the arc, and 100 percent (14-14) from the free throw line.

Oklahoma Christian enters the weekend with a 5-8 overall record and 1-5 LSC play. Most recently, the Eagles fell to conference foe Texas A&M-Kingsville, 65-61 on Sunday afternoon.

Offensively, the Eagles average 64.9 points per game while shooting 40.5 percent from the field, 27.6 percent from beyond the arch and 66.4 percent from the free throw line. Taylor Jackson paces the team, scoring 13.6 points per game. Kenzie Willis follows with 10.4 points per game.

Defensively, OC allows 62.1 points per game, which includes allowing 37.8 percent of shots from the field. Furthermore, the Eagles average over 37.9 rebounds per game, led by Jackson, who averages 6.8 per game.

RAMBLINGS ABOUT THE RAMBELLES
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.

QUICK HITS
- Majik Esquivel leads the Rambelles in scoring, averaging 15.0 points per game.
- Esquivel, along with Taylor Grona and Landry Morrow, has been disruptive defensively, combining for 53 steals total.

- Senior center Keniah Williams 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 (5.0), Defensive Field Goal Percentage (35.4), Offensive Rebounding Average (16.0), and Total Rebounding Average (41.44).

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 271–104 over 12 seasons, including a 82–52 mark in her four full seasons at ASU.

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.