Colorado’s women’s basketball team got an early look at the scoring boost transfer guard Mecailin Marshall could provide. The former Tulane freshman of the year scored from all three levels in the Buffs’ exhibition rout of Adams State, while coach JR Payne said injuries have kept the team’s regular-season rotation from taking shape.

By the Numbers
  • Marshall scored a game-high 20 points, including 17 in the first half.
  • She went 3-for-4 from 3-point range, with 4 rebounds and 2 steals in 20 minutes.
  • Colorado beat Adams State, 100-39.
  • Marshall averaged 10.5 points and 3.8 rebounds at Tulane last season, shooting 29.8% from 3.
Yes, But

One strong exhibition is an encouraging first impression, not a guarantee of how Marshall will produce against regular-season competition. Payne said the rotation remains unsettled, with key players recently sidelined by injuries.

State of Play
  • Colorado’s season opener against Morgan State is set for Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. MT on ESPN+.
  • Guards Zyanna Walker and Aniya’ Foy missed the exhibition with what Payne described as minor injuries; both were hopeful to return for the opener.
  • Walker was named to the 50-player Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year preseason watch list.
What’s Next

Colorado opens its season against Morgan State, with Marshall’s role and the team’s rotation coming into sharper focus as players return from injury.

Bottom Line

Marshall’s versatile scoring gives Colorado an early sign of the offensive spark it wants—but the bigger test will be turning that promise into a dependable role once the full roster is available.