SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Angelo State University women's basketball team will take its ten-game winning streak back on the road when it closes the 2025-26 regular season against West Texas A&M on Thursday, Feb. 26 and Eastern New Mexico on Saturday, Feb. 28.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Thursday, Feb. 26
vs West Texas A&M Lady Buffs
First United Bank Center – Canyon, Texas
5:30 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 28
vs Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds
Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena – Portales, New Mexico
2 p.m.
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LAST TIME OUT
The Rambelles have now won 10 games in a row after a short home stand, defeating ranked-Lubbock Christian and Midwestern State on Senior Day. The wins also clinch a spot in the Lone Star Conference Tournament. At the writing of this preview, the Belles are tied for fourth with Lubbock Christian and Eastern New Mexico.
SCOUTING WT
Last Meeting: Feb. 8, 2025 (Canyon, Texas - WT 66-59)
It has been over a year since the Belles and Lady Buffs have met on the hardwood. Last time out,
Taylor Grona scored a career-best 19 points with
Addy Burns scoring 20. The Belles were able to win the turnover battle (11-17) but were out rebounded 48-52. ASU have won four of the previous seven match ups.
West Texas A&M enters the weekend with a 24-3 overall record and 16-2 in LSC play, good enough for second in the conference standings. The Lady Buffs previously swept last week's games, picking up road wins against Texas A&M-Kingsville and Texas A&M International.
Offensively, the Lady Buffs average 76.1 points per game while shooting 44.2 percent from the field, 32.9 percent from beyond the arc, and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The offense is led by Kyla Kane, who paced the team at 12.8 points per game, followed by Taylor Haggan (10.8) and Randi Harding (10.1).
Defensively, WT allows just over 59 points per game, which includes 36.3 percent of shots from the field. Furthermore, the Lady Buffs average over 41 rebounds per game, led by Karley Motschenbacher and Haggan, who averages over six a game.
SCOUTING ENMU
Last Meeting: March 3, 2025 (Frisco, Texas - ASU 71-61)
Both teams last met in last season's Lone Star Conference Tournament, with the Rambelles utilizing a 25-point fourth quarter to advance to the semifinals.
Keniah Williams led all scorers with 22 points followed by
Majik Esquivel and
Madeline Stephens who each scored 16.
Eastern New Mexico enters the weekend with a 17-9 overall record and 13-5 in LSC play. The Greyhounds have responded to a five-game losing streak with a five-game winning streak, most recently defeating Texas A&M International and Texas A&M-Kingsville on the road.
Offensively, the Greyhounds average 70.5 points per game while shooting 41.7 percent from the field, 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 62.8 percent from the free throw line. The offense is led by Chloe Dallas with 14.2 points per game.
Defensively, ENMU allows 60.1 points per game, which includes allowing 37.8 percent of shots from the field. Furthermore, the Greyhounds average over 38.5 rebounds per game, led by Dallas, who paces the team with 7.2 per game individually.
RAMBLINGS ABOUT THE RAMBELLES
QUICK HITS
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Majik Esquivel leads the Rambelles in scoring, averaging 17.4 points per game, which is good enough for second in the Lone Star Conference.
- Esquivel, along with
Taylor Grona,
Landry Morrow,
Tristin Keller and
Kenna Wood, has been disruptive defensively, combining for 156 steals total this season.
- The Rambelles find themselves among the conference leaders in a few categories, including Blocked Shots Per Game (4.3), Defensive Field Goal Percentage (35.8), Offensive Rebounding Average (13.7), and Total Rebounding Average (38.8).
- 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 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 6 wins away from reaching 100 victories at Angelo State University. The former Texas Tech Lady Raider has compiled an impressive career record of 283–105 over 12 seasons, including a 94–53 mark in over four seasons at ASU.
FEELING MAJIK-AL…FOR THE THIRD TIME!
Majik Esquivel was named Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the third time on Feb. 23. She averaged 25 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists to fuel an unbeaten week against No. 23 Lubbock Christian and Midwestern State. The commercial aviation student helped the Rambelles increase their winning streak to 10 games. She shot 53.5 percent from the floor, made all eight of her free-throw attempts and added a steal and a block. In the 65-58 win over LCU, she had a game-high 24 points. She had scored 20 points or more nine different times this season.
She earned her second award just one week ago, on Feb. 16. She averaged 21.5 points and shot 51.7% from the field. She scored 29 points against St. Edward's, becoming one of three conference players to record at least two games of 29 or more points this year. To round out her week, she also totaled five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block for the week. She went 7-for-7 from the free-throw line and made six 3-pointers.
She earned the first accolade back on Jan. 12 after leading the Rambelles to a two-game sweep in Oklahoma. She scored 27 points in a win over Cameron and followed with a career-high 38 points against Oklahoma Christian. She shot 47% from the field over the weekend and was a perfect 13 for 13 from the free-throw line. Furthermore, the Lubbock native also added seven rebounds, three steals and one assist across the two games
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.
