The University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's lacrosse team defeated the Guelph Gryphons 13-3 on Day 1 of the OUA championship (Oct. 31) in Oshawa, Ont.
 
With the win, the Blues advance to the semi-final round and will take on the Brock Badgers Saturday at 2:15 p.m. for a chance to play in Sunday's gold-medal game. Saturday's tilt versus the Badgers will be streamed live on OUA.tv.
 
Katie McCurdy and Taryn Grieder led the Blues with five goals apiece, while Melissa Holland added three goals in the victory.
 
The Blues, who finished the regular season in first place in the East division with a 9-2-1 record, will be out for revenge versus the Badgers. Brock edged Toronto 13-12 in their lone meeting this season.
 
CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE/RESULTS
 
Friday, Oct. 31
Game 1 - Trent Excalibur def. McMaster Marauders 10-9
Game 2 - Guelph Gryphons def. York Lions 18-1
Game 3 - Brock Badgers def. Queen's Gaels 9-8
Game 4 - UOIT Ridgebacks def. Laurier Golden Hawks 11-9
Game 5 - Western Mustangs def. Trent Excalibur 20-5
Game 6 - Toronto Varsity Blues defeated Guelph Gryphons 13-3
 
Saturday, Nov. 1
Game 7 - McMaster Marauders vs. York Lions - 9 a.m.
Game 8 - Laurier Golden Hawks vs. Trent Excalibur - 10:45 a.m.
Game 9 - Queen's Gaels vs. Guelph Gryphons - 12:30 p.m.
Game 10 - Semi-Final - Brock Badgers vs. Toronto Varsity Blues - 2:15 p.m.
Game 11 - Semi-Final - UOIT Ridgebacks vs. Western Mustangs - 4 p.m.
 
Sunday, Nov. 2
Game 12 - Loser of Game 8 vs. Loser of Game 9 - 9 a.m.
Game 13 - Winner of Game 8 vs. Winner of Game 9 - 10:45 a.m.
Game 14 - Bronze Medal Match - Losers of Semi-Finals - 12:30 p.m.
Game 15 - Gold Medal Match - Winners of Semi-Finals - 2 p.m.