A Tour of Triumph and Travel
Colorado’s women’s basketball squad wrapped up an eight‑day excursion in Portugal, capping the swing with two exhibition victories that underscored the team’s readiness for the 2026‑27 campaign.
The first test against Paco unfolded as a 87‑31 rout, with the Buffaloes exploding out of the gate to outscore their opponents 21‑5 in the opening quarter.
Anete Adler paced the scoring with 16 points, while Aniya' Foy contributed 15, setting a tone of balanced offensive firepower.
A Second Show of Strength
A week later the team traveled to face CD Pavoa, emerging with a 127‑24 triumph that featured a 53.3% field‑goal percentage and forced 38 turnovers.
Mecailin Marshall added 20 points, Claire O'Connor 16, and Brooke Walker and Logyn Greer each chipped in 15, illustrating the depth that coach JR Payne has cultivated over his 11‑year tenure.
Beyond the hardwood, the Buffaloes toured Lisbon’s iconic Estádio da Luz, rode a Tuk Tuk through historic streets, and hosted a youth coaching clinic that connected the program with local fans.
In Cascais they explored the dramatic Boca do Inferno cliffs, while in Porto they wandered the Ribeira waterfront and admired the Douro River’s bridge‑lined skyline, experiences that reinforced team cohesion.
With a track record of over 20 wins in each of the past five seasons and four NCAA Tournament appearances in the last five years, the program enters the new season poised to build on a 17th consecutive tournament berth.
The upcoming 2025‑26 schedule promises more challenges, but the Portugal tour has already left the squad confident and unified as they look toward the Big 12 Tournament and beyond.