In their annual Shoot for the Cure event the Algoma Thunderbirds women's basketball team earned their first win of the season, dominating the Waterloo Warriors, 77-61.
 
With the power of pink uniforms, the Algoma Thunderbirds women's squad jumped out to an early lead after Sydney Resch drained a long three. Algoma went on an early 8-point run forcing a Waterloo Warrior timeout. Waterloo chipped into the deficit but Algoma continued to pull ahead. Algoma showed off crisper passing, impressive three-point shooting, and better defence – an improvement from last weekend's performance against the Guelph Gryphons. Algoma drove hard to the post, drawing offensive fouls to control the first frame, 22-13. Waterloo turned up the pressure in the second quarter but Algoma continued to bleed Waterloo, running up the score, earning points off of fast breaks and turnovers. Algoma cruised to an 18-point cushion going into the half. Algoma shot an impressive 44 percent from inside and 46 percent from outside in the first half.
 
In the second, Waterloo regrouped, playing better defense, forcing Algoma to run out the shot clock. Waterloo applied full court pressure trying to stop the Thunderbirds from further pulling ahead, but Algoma continued their hot hand from beyond the arc. Waterloo crawled their way back down the stretch, going on a 10-point run, cutting the deficit down to just 10 points going into the final quarter. Algoma retaliated, controlling the pace, out-shooting and out-rebounding the visitors. Algoma snapped their losing streak, rolling past Waterloo 77-61.
 
Marlee Ball earned a season high 23 points and 8 boards in the win.  Karissa Kajorinne chipped in with 15 points and 6 rebounds in the win. Waterloo's Kristen Obsorne put up 26 points and 12 boards in their losing effort. Algoma shot 45 percent from the paint, 46 percent from beyond the arc in the game.
 
This was the second win for the Algoma Thunderbirds women's team since joining the OUA. This is the second consecutive win for the Thunderbirds in their annual Shoot for the Cure event.
 
Algoma improves to 1-12 while Waterloo falls to 2-12 in the OUA West.
 
Gate proceeds from tonight's games were donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. At half-time, alumna Kathleen Hodgson and Asha Leahy cut and donated their hair to Locks of Love. The haircuts were generously donated by Casey Barry of The Hair Emporium. The Thunderbirds raised just under $1,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.
 
Waterloo returns to the GLC tomorrow evening for redemption. The Thunderbirds tipoff at 6:00pm.