SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Angelo State University women's basketball team continued its strong start to the 2026-27 season Saturday afternoon, cruising to a 94-57 victory over Regis at the Junell Center-Stephens Arena.
The Rambelles improved to 3-0 on the season behind a balanced offensive effort and a dominant defensive performance. ASU shot 57.1% from the field and forced 28 Regis turnovers, converting those miscues into 30 points. Furthermore, the team eclipsed 90 points in a game for the first time since Jan. 30, 2025.
Majik Esquivel led the Belles with 21 points, knocking down four 3-pointers while shooting 7-of-14 from the floor.
Anna Marie Whitworth added 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting, while
Taylor Grona finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
Kenna Wood and
Stevi Lockhart each contributed nine points.
Angelo State set the tone early, building a 27-18 lead after the opening quarter. The Blue and Gold then delivered a dominant second period, outscoring the Rangers 26-4 to take a commanding 53-22 advantage into halftime. ASU held Regis to just two field goals in the quarter and forced multiple turnovers to fuel its offensive surge.
The Rambelles continued to control the game after the break, adding 23 points in the third quarter before closing out the contest with an 18-point fourth period. Angelo State finished with a 37-point victory, its third straight to open the season.
The Belles' offensive efficiency was evident throughout the afternoon, as they finished 36-of-63 from the field, including 8-of-20 from beyond the arc. ASU also held a 42-20 advantage in points in the paint and received 34 points from its bench.
Halle Hughes and
Rilyn Grona each added seven points off the bench, while
Addy Burns contributed six points and
Parfaite Elia Ando recorded five points and seven rebounds.
Renee Stemmons added four points, three assists and four steals.
Angelo State will be back in action tomorrow when they host Adams State to close out the South Central Region Conference Crossover. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Junell Center-Stephens Arena.
