Lange Era Starts with a W: War Hawks Defeat Howard Payne on the Road

BROWNWOOD, TX — The McMurry War Hawks women’s basketball team opened its 2025-2026 season with a dominant 71-52 victory over Howard Payne University on Monday evening. The win marked a successful start to the new era of War Hawks basketball under first-year head coach Laura Lange, securing her first collegiate head-coaching win. The War Hawks were led by a potent offensive trio. Aryana Cleveland paced the team with a game-high 26 points, while Helana Chadwick was right behind her with 21 points. Jordan Bravo rounded out the double-digit scorers, adding 10 points in the victory. The War Hawks return to…