UTPB women's basketball defeats Western New Mexico 71-60

The Falcons improve to 13-9 on the season with the victory.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The UTPB women's basketball team defeated Western New Mexico 71-60 to improve their record to 13-9 on the season. Guard Madison Walters led the way for the Falcons with a double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Forward Crystal Jones also contributed 8 points and 11 rebounds in the win.

Why it matters

This victory keeps the UTPB women's basketball team in contention for a strong finish to their season. The Falcons will look to build on this performance as they hit the road to take on St. Mary's University later this week.

The details

UTPB guard Madison Walters recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds to pace the Falcons. Forward Crystal Jones added 8 points and 11 boards as well. Head coach Rae Boothe's squad will now prepare to face St. Mary's University on the road on Thursday.

  • The UTPB women's basketball team defeated Western New Mexico 71-60 on February 8, 2026.

The players

Madison Walters

A guard for the UTPB women's basketball team who recorded a double-double in the win over Western New Mexico.

Crystal Jones

A forward for the UTPB women's basketball team who contributed 8 points and 11 rebounds in the victory.

Rae Boothe

The head coach of the UTPB women's basketball team.

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What’s next

The UTPB women's basketball team will travel to take on St. Mary's University on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The takeaway

UTPB's women's basketball team continues to show improvement, picking up a solid 71-60 win over Western New Mexico to improve their record to 13-9 on the season. The Falcons will look to build on this performance as they hit the road to face St. Mary's University later this week.