The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades suffered their first Canada West loss of the young 2010 season to the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, 89-72, in Saskatoon tonight. The Cascades completed well against the 6th ranked Huskies all evening. After the Huskies jumped out to a quick lead, the Cascades matched them basket for basket, down only by the 9-point margin they surrendered early in the game, at halftime.
In the second half, the more experienced Huskies built up a double digit lead and held on as the Cascades made a run in the final quarter to close the gap to 17-points. The Cascades (2-1) will play the Huskies tomorrow night in Saskatoon.
The Cascades were led by Tessa Klassen, Winnipeg, Manitoba and Sarah Wierks, Chilliwack, BC with 20-points each. Courtney Bartel, Chilliwack, BC added 13-points in the loss to Saskatchewan. Klassen also led the Cascades in rebounds with 12, assists with 4 and steals with 3.
“Tough lessons learned tonight. Saskatchewan is a physical, athletic team and I’m not sure we ever got comfortable with the pace, said UFV Head Coach Al Tuchscherer. “These are the lessons we need to learn from, adjust to, and I’m confident we will be better tomorrow.”
UFV 12 21 13 25 = 72
Sask 22 21 24 22 = 89
Cascades Top Sccrers: S Wierks & T Klassen 20 each
Cascades Rebounds 11+25=36
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