MSU Denver opened its 2026-27 women’s basketball season with a 66-57 loss to Texas Woman’s, marking first-year head coach Mario Caetano’s debut. The Roadrunners rallied late, but Texas Woman’s answered their push and held on.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Texas Woman’s 66, MSU Denver 57.
  • Nevaeh Millard and Jadyn Watts scored 16 points apiece.
  • MSU Denver shot 37.5% from the field and 84.6% from the free-throw line.
  • The Roadrunners finished with 31 rebounds and eight steals.
Yes, But

MSU Denver’s fourth-quarter offense came alive, scoring 21 points and cutting the gap to five with 2:55 remaining. Texas Woman’s responded with a three-pointer and kept the Roadrunners from completing the comeback.

What’s Next

MSU Denver faces Angelo State at 11 a.m. MT Saturday in Canyon, Texas, looking to close its opening weekend with a win.

Bottom Line

The Roadrunners showed late-game fight, but a 23-14 second-quarter deficit proved difficult to overcome in their season opener.