OUA roundup: No. 3 Lancers win 17th game of OUA season

WINDSOR, Ont. - The Windsor Lancers women's basketball team defeated the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks 75-49 on Saturday night at the St. Denis Centre.

With the victory, the No. 3 nationally-ranked Lancers move to 17-1 in conference play.

On Saturday night, Windsor got off to another quick start as they opened a 20-8 first quarter lead to seize control of the game.

Coach Chantal Vallee's squad got another strong shooting performance from third-year guard Emily Abbott, who knocked 4-of-5 from long range in the opening half.

The Lancers continued to apply pressure at both ends of the court as they increased their lead to 17 at the half, 42-25.

The second half was more of the same as Laurier had trouble containing Lancer guards Shavaun Reaney, Bojana Kovacevic and Emily Abbott.

After extending their lead to 25 points in the third quarter, the Lancers cruised to the 75-49 victory.

In the win, Abbott led scorers with 16 points and three steals. Reaney also had a strong game as she filled up the stat sheet with 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists and five steals.

Kovacevic added 14 points and nine rebounds in the victory.

The Golden Hawks fall to 7-11 on the season.

The Lancers will go on the road on Wednesday as they travel to Waterloo for a battle with the Warriors. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.

CARLETON 55, LAURENTIAN 39

At Laurentian, the No. 10 Carleton Ravens (16-4) soared to a 55-39 win over the host Lady Vees (12-8).

Jessica Resch (Orleans, Ont.) scored a game-high 17 points for the Ravens, while teammate Ines Jelic (London, Ont.) contributed 16 points.

Norma Jean Roberts scored 13 for the Lady Vees in a losing effort.

WESTERN 70, GUELPH 47

At Western, the Mustangs (14-4) galloped to a 70-47 win over the Guelph Gryphons (2-16).

Amanda Anderson (Dover Centre, Ont.) scored 24 points to lead Western. Rebecca Moss (Waterloo, Ont.) contributed 14 points for the Mustangs.

Alex Russell (Paradise Valley, Ariz.) led the Gryphons with 12 points, and sister Samantha Russell (Paradise Valley, Ariz.) contributed 11 rebounds.

TORONTO 70, QUEEN'S 61

At Toronto, Nicki Schutz (Toronto) earned a double-double to lead the Varsity Blues (9-11) to a 70-61 win over the Queen's Gaels (12-8).

Schutz scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, both game-highs. Teammate Erin McNeely contributed 18 points for the Varsity Blues.

Katie Guthrie (Orillia, Ont.) scored 24 points for the Gaels.

BROCK 74, MCMASTER 61

At Brock, the Badgers upended the McMaster Marauders 74-61.

Hillary Woodside (Fall River, N.S.) and Lauren Stewart (Hamilton, Ont.) scored 16 points each for the Badgers, while teammate Whitney Gorges (Welland, Ont.) contributed 15.

Elizabeth Burns (Hamilton, Ont.) and Taylor Chiarot (Hamilton, Ont.) scored 13 points each for the Marauders.

Brock and McMaster sport similar records at 11-7.

LAKEHEAD 57, WATERLOO 54

At Lakehead, the Thunderwolves (11-7) narrowly defeated the Waterloo Warriors 57-54.

Tasia McKenna (Timberlea, N.S.) led the way for the Thunderwolves, scoring 19 points. Teammate Lindsay Druery (Smithville, Ont.) was one point shy of a double-double, with a team-high 10 rebounds.

Laura Becotte (Thunder Bay, Ont.) earned a double-double for the Warriors (4-14) with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

OTTAWA 68, YORK 60

At York, the Ottawa Gee-Gees (11-9) defeated the host Lions 68-60.

Hannah Sunley-Paisley (Toronto) earned a double-double for the Gee-Gees with 18 points and 14 rebounds, both game-highs.

Brittany Szockyj (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.) scored 16 points for the Lions (3-17) in a losing cause.

RYERSON 92, RMC 47

At Ryerson, the Rams (12-8) were tough on the RMC Paladins (0-20), winning 92-47.

Kelsey Wright (Brampton, Ont.) and Lacey O'Sullivan (Port Colborne, Ont.) scored 20 and 19 points, respectively, for the Rams.

Abby Edmison (Carleton Place, Ont.) led the Paladins with 17 points.

Source: Windsor Lancers with files from OUA Communications