SAN ANGELO, Texas – The sixth-seeded Angelo State University women's basketball team will open the Lone Star Conference Championship Tournament with a quarterfinal matchup against third-seeded UT Tyler on Friday, Mar. 6 at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Friday, Mar. 6
vs UT Tyler Patriots
Comerica Center – Frisco, Texas
12:00 p.m.
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LAST TIME OUT
A shooting drought cost the Rambelles their 10-game winning streak as it was snapped on the road against West Texas A&M and Eastern New Mexico last week. ASU went down to the wire against the Lady Buffs but they were not able to make a shot from the field in the final 6:28.

SCOUTING UTT
Last Meeting: Jan. 2, 2025 (San Angelo, Texas - UTT 45-42)
It has been just over two months since the Belles and Patriots last met on the hardwood. Last time out, the Belles turned the ball over 28 times while shooting just 31.1 percent from the field. What kept the game tight was limited UTT to just 35.2 shooting and forced 24 turnovers of their own.

UT Tyler enters the tournament with a 20-9 overall record and 16-4 in LSC play. The Patriots concluded their regular season sweeping last week's games, picking up home wins against Texas A&M-Kingsville and Texas A&M International.

Offensively, the Patriots average 60.2 points per game while shooting 38.6 percent from the field, 28.8 percent from beyond the arc, and 67 percent from the free throw line. The offense is led by Leila Davis, who paced the team at 12.3 points per game.

Defensively, UTT allows just under 52 points per game, which includes 36.6 percent of shots from the field. Furthermore, the Patriots average under 34 rebounds per game, led by Mileina Sablinskaite with 5.6 a game followed closely by Davis, who averages 5.5.

RAMBLINGS ABOUT THE RAMBELLES
QUICK HITS
- Majik Esquivel leads the Rambelles in scoring, averaging 17.2 points per game, which is good enough for second in the Lone Star Conference.

- Esquivel, along with Taylor Grona, Landry Morrow and Tristin Keller has been disruptive defensively, combining for 154 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 283–107 over 12 seasons, including a 94–55 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.