CANYON, Texas – West Texas A&M closed out the regular season with another home victory on Saturday afternoon as four different Lady Buffs finished in double-figures in a 73-66 Lone Star Conference win over the UT Permian Basin Falcons at the First United Bank Center on Senior Day.
 
West Texas A&M began the first quarter by quickly matching UT Permian Basin in a back-and-forth contest, with both teams exchanging leads twice and tying the score twice. Chloe Callahan was a key player, contributing significantly with a successful jumper and a crucial three-pointer at the 1:39 mark to level the score at 12-12.
 
Despite falling behind, the Lady Buffs maintained pressure, with Taylor Haggan's offensive rebound and tip-in giving them a brief 15-14 lead. However, a late jumper by UT Permian Basin resulted in West Texas A&M trailing 16-15 at the close of the quarter.
 
WT started the second quarter by gaining a brief lead with Randi Harding's three-pointer at 8:16, bringing the score to 19-18. The team demonstrated strong defense, with Kyla Kane contributing a block at 7:56. Despite their efforts, UT Permian Basin responded with a scoring run, including a three-pointer by Kenadi Rising at 7:05, which shifted the momentum.
 
Chloe Callahan's free throws at 6:51 tied the score at 21, maintaining pressure on the visitors. Kenadee Winfrey's three-pointer at 3:48 provided a crucial boost, narrowing the gap to 28-24. As the quarter wound down, Winfrey scored again with a layup at 1:19 to tie the game at 28. However, UT Permian Basin closed the quarter with a layup and a three-pointer, leaving the Lady Buffs trailing 33-28 at halftime.
 
West Texas A&M seized momentum early in the third quarter with a strong defensive play, highlighted by multiple steals, which resulted in fast-break opportunities. Taytum Bell's layup at 6:55 and Claire Graham's free throws tied the game at 37-37. Randi Harding then hit a crucial 3-pointer at 5:47 to give West Texas A&M a lead they would not relinquish.
 
Continued pressure from the home team led to additional turnovers, allowing them to extend their advantage. Harding and Kenadee Winfrey each added a 3-pointer, pushing the lead to 46-41. The Lady Buffs maintained their composure at the foul line, with Graham converting key free throws to close the quarter. WT led 50-46 at the end of the third quarter.
 
WT began the fourth quarter by capitalizing on UT Permian Basin's turnover with a steal by Randi Harding. Although a brief exchange of turnovers followed, the Lady Buffs maintained composure, with Kyla Kane securing two free throws to regain the lead at 52-50. Kane further extended the advantage with a fast-break three-pointer and a jump shot, contributing to a 7-point lead.
 
Midway through the quarter, the Lady Buffs continued to build momentum. Randi Harding's jumper and Kenadee Winfrey's layup expanded the lead to double digits. Claire Graham added a three-pointer, pushing the score further in favor of WT. Despite a late scoring attempt by UT Permian Basin, the Lady Buffs maintained a solid defense, highlighted by a block from Chloe Callahan.
 
WT closed the quarter securing free throws from Abbi Holder, solidifying a 73-66 victory. The team outscored UT Permian Basin 23-20 in the final quarter, maintaining control and closing with a decisive lead.
 
Randi Harding scored 18 points, making 6 of 11 field goals and 3 of 5 from beyond the arc while adding two steals. Claire Graham contributed 12 points and made 6 of 8 free throws, also dishing out three assists. Kenadee Winfrey recorded 11 points on 4 of 6 shooting, including two 3-pointers, and collected six rebounds. Kyla Kane added nine points and posted two blocks, finishing with seven rebounds.
 
The Lady Buffs are the second seed in the 2026 Lone Star Conference Championships taking place next weekend at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas. Stay tuned to GoBuffsGo.com for the complete bracket and ticket information.