TORONTO, Ont. (February 15th, 2019) – The Queen's Women's Basketball Team (14-8) defeated the Toronto Varsity Blues (6-16) 59 to 51 on Friday Night.
GAME FLOW
After a low-scoring first quarter, the Gaels found their offensive groove mid-way through the second quarter, continuing to shut down the Varsity Blues with their 1-3-1 zone defense and jumping out to a 20-10 lead.
Key to the Gaels offensive success in the first half was
Emma Ritcey, who scored 8 points on 3 for 3 shooting from the field (2 for 2 from three) while also recording three rebounds. The Gaels would take a 31 to 18 halftime lead, having limited the Varsity Blues to just 23% shooting in the half.
The Gaels cruised in the 3
rd, taking the quarter by a score of 20 to 17. In the fourth and final quarter, the Varsity Blues threatened to make a game of things, opening the frame on a 6 to 2 run and although the Varsity Blues would end up taking the final quarter 16-8, the Gaels easily held on for a 59 to 51 victory.
Leading the way for the Gaels in the victory was
Emma Ritcey with 14 points, while
Sophie de Goede led the Gaels with 8 rebounds. Queen's out-rebounded the Blues by a margin of 28 to 21, while also limiting the Blues to just 16% shooting from behind the three-point line.
MUST SEE MOMENTS
Gaels got off to a fast start!
Marianne Alarie doing what she does best; attacking the rim.
BY THE NUMBERS
12 – Assists for the Gaels as a team.
6 – Rebounds for
Maddie Morris.
5 for 5 –
Emma Ritcey made all five of her shots from the field.
UP NEXT
The Gaels' final game of the regular season takes place Saturday (Feb 16
th) vs. the Ryerson Rams in Toronto. Start time is set for 6PM.
