Angelo State Belles Put Win Streak to the Test

SAN ANGELO, TX —  Fresh off a successful two-game sweep in Oklahoma, the Angelo State women’s basketball team returns home this week for a pair of Lone Star Conference matchups at the Junell Center–Stephens Arena. The Rambelles will host UT Permian Basin on Tuesday, Jan. 13, before welcoming UT Dallas on Thursday, Jan. 15. Tipoff for both games is set for 5:30 p.m.

Shannon employees and their immediate families will receive free admission to both doubleheaders by presenting their Shannon ID badge.

Angelo State (4-8, 2-4 LSC) is carrying momentum into its homestand after sweeping Cameron and Oklahoma Christian on the road. At Cameron Majik Esquivel scored 27 points and Taylor Grona added 24 as ASU outscored the Aggies 45–23 in the second half to win 78–57. Then at Oklahoma Christian, Esquivel delivered a career-high 38 points to propel the Rambelles to a 76–64 victory.

Scouting Report for UTPB:

Last Meeting: Feb. 27, 2025 – Angelo State 68, UTPB 65 (San Angelo)

UTPB enters the week at 10-6 overall and 5-3 in LSC play, coming off its own Oklahoma sweep over Cameron and Oklahoma Christian.

Falcons:

• Points per game: 60.7

• Field goal percentage: 42%

• 3-point percentage: 28.9%

• Free throws: 72.5%

• Rebounds per game: 32.6

Key Player:

• Kenadi Rising – 11.1 ppg, team-high 4.8 rpg

Defensively, UTPB allows 57.5 points per game, holding opponents to 35.8% shooting.

Scouting Report for UT Dallas:

Last Meeting: First-ever matchup
UT Dallas, in its first season at the Division II level, arrives at 6-7 overall and 3-3 in LSC play after splitting home games last week.

Comets:

• Points per game: 65.5

• Field goal percentage: 41.2%

• 3-point percentage: 29.7%

• Free throws: 73.3%

• Rebounds per game: 37.7

Key Players:

• Umi Otsuka – 15.8 ppg

• Addy Self – 8.5 rpg

UTD allows 60.1 points per game, keeping opponents to 34.0% shooting.

Angelo State tips off against UT Permian Basin on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., followed by UT Dallas at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Both games will stream live with audio and stats available on ASU’s official platforms.