SAN ANTONIO, TX (November 6, 2026) - The St. Thomas University Bobcats women's basketball team earned a 64-55 victory over the Wayland Baptist University Pioneers on Friday in San Antonio, Texas, using a strong opening quarter and balanced offensive production to secure the win.
St. Thomas came out firing in the opening quarter, shooting 64.3% from the field to take control early. The Bobcats held Wayland Baptist to just three field goals in the first quarter, building an advantage and setting the tone defensively. STU carried its momentum into the second quarter, heading into halftime with a lead.
The Pioneers responded in the second quarter, shooting 66.7% from the field and knocking down four three-pointers to cut into the Bobcats' advantage. However, St. Thomas regained its offensive rhythm in the third quarter, shooting 57.1% from the field and extending its lead heading into the final period.
The Bobcats maintained their advantage down the stretch, converting all four of their fourth-quarter free-throw attempts to help close out the nine-point victory.
Isabella Rivera and Nuria Estrade led the Bobcats offensively with 13 points apiece. Rivera added five rebounds and two assists, while Estrade went 7-for-8 from the free-throw line.
Ivet Calaza provided a spark off the bench, finishing with 12 points on an efficient 5-of-6 shooting performance, including two three-pointers. Diora Ressaissi also reached double figures with 11 points, adding four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Sophia Taylor contributed seven points and six rebounds, while Morgan Taylor added six points, two assists, and two steals. Jaliyah Weekes chipped in five rebounds and two steals.
As a team, St. Thomas shot 45.6% from the field and scored 40 points in the paint. The Bobcats also held a significant advantage in second-chance points, 12-4, while generating 12 points off turnovers.
Wayland Baptist was led by Heaven Hayden, who finished with a game-high 28 points.
The Bobcats will complete their Lone Star State road trip tomorrow, Saturday, November 7, as they take on Our Lady of the Lake University.
Tipoff is set for 2pm EST.
