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Regis opened its 2026-27 women’s basketball season with a 73-71 overtime loss at Eastern New Mexico. The Rangers rallied from a nine-point halftime deficit and forced overtime, but couldn’t convert a late chance to tie the game.

By the Numbers
  • Emily Allison led Regis with 18 points and 5 steals, shooting 4-for-9 from 3-point range.
  • Saulele Tanuvasa scored 15 in her Regis debut; Caitie Turnbow added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks.
  • Aliyah Herron scored 12 points, and Danielle Smith recorded 3 assists.
  • Both teams scored 26 points in the paint.
What’s Next

Regis continues the South Central Crossover Saturday against Angelo State in Texas. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Rangers showed resilience to erase the halftime gap and force overtime, but the season opener came down to a missed game-tying shot.