(SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont.): The women's team celebrated their first win of the season on home court this past weekend!
Date: November 8th & 9th
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Final Scores:
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Women's Game 1: Algoma 33 - 90 Queen's
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Men's Game 1: Algoma 74 - 121 Queen's
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Women's Game 2: Algoma 70 - 56 Ontario Tech
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Men's Game 2: Algoma 62 - 111 Ontario Tech
Women's Game 1 Recap:
The women had a strong fourth quarter, but with the lead Queen's already set, it wasn't enough to make up the difference. Top scorer of the game was Sadie Grawbarger with 9 points. Nadia Singh made 7 rebounds.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma 33
Queen's 90
AUSU Player of the Game: Sadie Grawbarger
Men's Game 1 Recap:
The men held their ground for the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, but with Queen's taking a huge lead in the 3rd, the team fell short. Despite the loss, Khamani Steckler displayed a stellar performance, leading the Thunderbirds with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma 74
Queen's 121
AUSU Player of the Game: Khamani Steckler
Women's Game 2 Recap:
In a very anticipated game, the women started the game strong leading by 7 points in the first quarter. Taking a 10 point lead in the fourth, the women celebrated their first win of the season! Kaila Fong had a stellar game, scoring 27 points for the Thunderbirds. Nadia Singh had an incredible 17 rebounds.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma 70
Ontario Tech 56
AUSU Player of the Game: Kaila Fong
Men's Game 2 Recap:
The men faced a tough opponent in Ontario Tech, with the team being ranked nationally at the time of writing. Despite a good fourth quarter performance from AU, OT had led the game in the first three quarters. Top scorer of the game was Adong Dut with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma 62
Ontario Tech 111
AUSU Player of the Game: Adong Dut
Looking Ahead:
The teams make their way to Ottawa to face the GeeGees and the Ravens! You can catch the action live on OUAtv!
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