Women's Basketball

Regis University Wins RMAC SHOOTOUT Championship

PUEBLO, Colo. - March 4, 2007 - The Regis University women's basketball team clinched a spot in the NCAA post-season tournament Sunday afternoon after defeating Metro State College, 76-62, in the RMAC SHOOTOUT championship game at the Colorado State Fair Events Center.

Denise Lopez led the Rangers (25-5) with 15 points and 12 rebounds.  Lopez made 5-of-12 field goals and 2-of-5 from downtown.  She added three assists and two steals in the win.  Teammate Breanne Burley added 14 points, netting 4-of-5 three-point field goals.  Diana Lopez and Lauren Luebbe each contributed 11 points.

The Roadrunners (24-6) were led by Danielle Ellerington who made 5-of-9 field goals for 15 points.  Ashley Mickens led MSCD in rebounds, grabbing eight caroms to go with her six points.

Regis sank 23-of-51 field goals for 45.1 percent while the Roadrunners made 22-of-50 for 44 percent.  Both teams were knotted in rebounds with 29 apiece. 

2007 RMAC SHOOTOUT All-Tournament Team
Kerry Lewis, CSU-Pueblo
Jade Meads, Nebraska-Kearney
Rianna Harris, Metro State
Danielle Ellerington, Metro State
Breanne Burley, Regis
MVP: Denise Lopez, Reigs