The University of the Fraser Valley women’s basketball team defeated the University of Manitoba Bisons, 72-44, to sweep the opening weekend regular season Canada West series and improve to 2-0 on the season.
The Cascades led from the opening whistle and build a double digit lead by running off the first 14 points of the game. The Cascades defense held Manitoba to 9-points in the first quarter and did not let the Bisons score more than 16 points in any quarter of the game. “Our defense was very strong tonight.” said UFV Cascades Head Coach Al Tuchscherer.
The Cascades put pressure on Manitoba the entire night and as the game went on UFV seemed to get stronger finishing with two 10 point runs in the second half and outscoring the Bisons, 22-9 in the fourth quarter. “There was no complacency tonight, we came out strong and built on our opening night victory,” said Tuchscherer.
The Bisons started the second half strong challenging UFV but the Cascades defense held strong and while they were outscored by 4-points in the third quarter, they had built a 19-point lead before the Bisons lone run of the game. “We battled hard tonight and our defense was able to make the needed adjustments during their run,” said Tuchscherer.
Tessa Klassen, Winnipeg, Manitoba led the Cascades with 15-points and 4-assists. Alyssa Gaukel, Chilliwack, BC added 11-points and Sarah Wierks, Chilliwack, BC 10-points in the victory over Manitoba as 10 different Cascades scored at least 2-points in the game. Sarah Wierks pulled down 10-total rebounds as UFV registered 34-total boards for the game.
Kayla Klassen, Winnipeg, Manitoba and Mubo Ilelaboye, Winnipeg, Manitoba each scored 16-points for the Bisons.
Manitoba 9 10 16 9 = 44
UFV 24 14 12 22 = 72
Top Scorers:
Manitoba: K Klassen/Ilelaboye 16-points each
UFV: T Klassen 15-points
Team Rebounds:
Manitoba 16+20 =36
UFV 9+ 25 =34
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