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Kingston, Ont. (January 30, 2009) – Queen's women's basketball team dropped their eleventh game of the season and remain winless on Friday nights as the Ryerson Rams hold on to defeat the Gaels 48-46 inside the Bartlett Gymnasium.

Brittany Moore of Hannon, Ont., recorded a game high 18 points but missed the final shot to force an extra frame. Erin Skippon of Kelowna, B.C., finished with 10 points and five rebounds for the Gaels.

Ryerson stayed with Queen's throughout the game capitalizing in the second half holding the Gaels pointless for over nine minutes. Lisa Goldring of Burlington, Ont., led the way for the Rams going 10 for 12 from the line and finishing with a team high 15 points.

Queen's, Ryerson and Laurentian are all tied for fourth place in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) East division with a 7-10 record and five games remaining.

Friday's night game was in honour part of the CIS Shoot for the Cure initiative which helps raise awareness for breast cancer research. All proceeds from tickets sold as well donations from fans and other promotions were donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Head Coach Dave Wilson also personally donated the combined score to the cause. Queen's men's rugby who raised 21,000 during the CIBC Run For the Cure in September were also in attendance and honoured at the event.

The Gaels' play their final home game of the 2008-09 regular season tomorrow night as they grapple with the first place Toronto Varsity Blues (12-5). Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00pm and tickets are available at the door.