The Algoma Thunderbirds had their first of two games against the Windsor Lancers tonight. In the men's and women's action, the Lancers ran past the Thunderbirds.
In the women's game, Windsor jumped out to an early lead, 9-0.
Sydney Resch went 1-2 from the charity stripe to get Algoma on the board. Windsor continued to pull ahead. Algoma struggled to move the ball and get into a rhythm. Even with the new addition to their roster of
Rhaelyn Gillespie, the Thunderbirds only had two substitutions and struggled to keep pace with Windsor. By the end of the first, Algoma was down 27-5. Windsor's momentum continued, increasing the gap to 30 early in the second. Korissa Williams and Jocelyn LaRocque led the Lancers to a 58-13 spread going into the second half, notching 15 points and 14 points respectively. Windsor shot an impressive 62 percent in the first half against Algoma's 25 percent. Just shy of the 100-point mark, the Lancers ran away with a 95-23 win.
The Lancers hold onto the Number 1 spot in the CIS with a 16-1 record while Algoma falls to 1-16. Windsor shot 57 percent from the field and free-throw line. Algoma shot 20 percent from the field. Williams led the Lancers with 24 points, followed by Emily Prevost with 17.
Alyssa Dovigi had 9 for Algoma.
In the men's action, Algoma kept it close with the Lancers early in the first. Windsor began to pull away down the stretch, 19-10. Unable to overcome Windsor's tight defense, Algoma trailed 33-14 going into the second. Windsor applied a full-court press, widening the gap to 22. Algoma relied on outside shooting to chip into the deficit, but still trailed 59-33 going into the second half. Algoma got into a rhythm late in the third, exchanging baskets with Windsor, getting within 20. Unable to keep pace with the Number 7 Lancers, Algoma fell 103-66.
Windsor is now 12-5 in the OUA West while Algoma falls to 2-15. Rotimi Osuntola Jr. led the Lancers with 25 points.
Sean Clendinning and
Terrell Campbell both had 11 for Algoma.
The Thunderbirds will continue their doubleheader weekend tomorrow afternoon against the Windsor Lancers. The women tip-off at 2:00pm, followed by the men at 4:00pm.
