CANYON, Texas – The #7 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M took a 27-5 lead after one quarter and never looked back as they rolled to a season opening win over the Mountain Lions of UC-Colorado Springs during the South Central Regional Challenge at the First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas.
 
THE BASICS
The Matchup: #7 West Texas A&M 84, UC-Colorado Springs 51
Records: West Texas A&M (1-0), UC-Colorado Springs (0-1)
Venue: First United Bank Center
Location: Canyon, Texas
 
LEADING THE WAY (Statistical Leaders):
 - Points: Jae Ferrin (UCCS, 24 Points), Reagan Haynes (WT, 14 Points)
 - Rebounds: Tyesha Taylor (WT, 6 Rebounds), Abby Feickert (UCCS, 6 Rebounds)
 - Assists: Megan Gamble (WT, 8 Assists), Braylyn Dollar (WT, 4 Assists)
 - Steals: Megan Gamble (WT, 3 Steals), Chelsea Pearson (UCCS, 2 Steals)
 - Blocks: Abby Spurgin (WT, 2 Blocks)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- West Texas A&M was led offensively by Reagan Haynes with 14 points as the senior went 6-of-10 from the floor including 2-of-6 from deep followed by Tyesha Taylor (12), Lexy Hightower (12), Megan Gamble and Abby Spurgin (10) in double-figures. Gamble dished out a game high eight assists while Taylor grabbed six rebounds in the win.
-Jae Ferrin led all players with 24 points as she went 10-of-14 from the floor including 4-of-7 from the charity stripe followed by Anna Davern with eight points, Abby Feickert grabbed six rebounds to lead the Mountain Lions defensively.
 
FIRST HALF:
- The Lady Buffs went 19-of-35 (54.3%) from the field in the first half including 7-of-17 (41.2%) from behind the arc and a perfect 3-of-3 from the free throw line with 16 rebounds (four offensive, 12 defensive), 12 assists, seven turnovers, no blocks and five steals.
- UC-Colorado Springs finished the first half going 8-of-28 (28.6%) from the floor including 0-of-7 from deep and 5-of-8 (62.5%) from the free throw line with 20 rebounds (nine offensive, 11 defensive), four assists, 17 turnovers, no blocks and one steal.

SECOND HALF:
- WT finished the game going 33-of-69 (47.8%) from the field including 13-of-36 (36.1%) from behind the arc and 5-of-8 (62.5%) from the charity stripe with 35 rebounds (10 offensive, 25 defensive), 22 assists, 12 turnovers, three blocks and eight steals.
- The Mountain Lions went 21-of-60 (36%) from the floor including 1-of-13 (7.7%) from deep and 8-of-13 (61.5%) from the free throw line with 38 rebounds (12 offensive, 26 defensive), seven assists, 24 turnovers, two blocks and four steals in the loss.
 
UP NEXT:
The Lady Buffs return to action tomorrow afternoon as they take on the Regis Rangers with tipoff set for 5:30 p.m. at the First United Bank Center in Canyon.