The University of Toronto Varsity Blues host the Western Mustangs and Windsor Lancers in OUA men's and women's basketball action this weekend (Nov. 15-16) at the Athletic Centre Sports Gym.
Two lucky fans will have a chance to win a trip to New Zealand during the Travel CUTS shoot to win contest during halftime of both the men's and women's games on Friday night. Fans can enter to win by filling out a ballot at the promotions table at the entrance of the Sports Gym. It's also College Night, with a $5 student special, which includes a Bleed Blue t-shirt, popcorn and a can of pop. U of T students are FREE with a valid T-Card.Â
The women start the action at 6 p.m., with the men to follow at 8 p.m. Advanced tickets are on sale
here. All four games will also be streamed live on GoBlues.tv.
Toronto's women are in search of their first win after getting off to a 0-3 start. The Blues fell to the McMaster Marauders and Brock Badgers on season-opening weekend and dropped a 61-47 decision to the Laurier Golden Hawks last Friday night.
Fourth-year co-captains Jill Stratton and Liane Bailey lead the team, averaging nine and 9.3 points per game, respectively. Fifth-year forward Alicia Van Kampen has notched 5.3 points and a team-high eight board per game so far this season.
Toronto's men are 1-2 to start the season. The Blues fell to the McMaster Marauders before topping the Brock Badgers 93-85 on their opening weekend. U of T then dropped a 108-96 decision to Laurier last Friday.
Fifth-year guard Alex Hill ranks second in the OUA, averaging 26 points, while also leading the team with 7.7 rebounds per contest. Sophomore forward Devin Johnson has had a stellar start to the season, averaging 15.3 points and 6.7 boards per game. Manny Sahota and Matt Savel have also posted double digits with 10 and 11.3 points per game, respectively.Â
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