Box Score Four players hit double digits as the University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's basketball team defeated the Western Mustangs 70-57 on Saturday afternoon (Dec. 3) at Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport.
 
With the win, the Blues head into the December exam break with a 4-4 record in third place in the OUA East division.
 
Fourth-year guard Diedre Edwards earned player of the game honours after notching 10 points, eight steals, seven assists and five rebounds on the day.
 
Sophomore standout Keyira Parkes co-led the Blues with 15 points, four rebounds and two steals, while fourth-year forward Emily Piccini also had 15 points, four steals and three boards. Fifth-year veteran Alanna Garner ended with 14 points and four boards in the win.
 
The Blues got out to an early 10-2 lead thanks to two three-pointers from Parkes, but the Mustangs battled back to take a 19-16 lead after the first quarter. The second quarter was a back and forth battle and a final three from Garner brought the Blues within one (32-31) at halftime.
 
Toronto opened the third quarter on a dominant 11-4 run and outscored the Mustangs 27-13 to take the lead for good. The Blues were up 58-45 heading into the final frame.
 

WBB: @TorontoBluesWBB trailing @WesternMustangs 19-16 after the first quarter.
WATCH this Keyira Parkes three! @OUAsport @USportsCA pic.twitter.com/0Irn2015BM

— Varsity Blues (@Varsity_Blues) December 3, 2016

 

@TorontoBluesWBB leading @WesternMustangs 58-45 at the end of the 3rd quarter!
WATCH this Emily Piccini three! @OUAsport @USportsCA pic.twitter.com/Y12bTnXr0l

— Varsity Blues (@Varsity_Blues) December 3, 2016

Fifth-year guard Meredith McLeod led all players with 17 points, while Mackenzie Puklicz had 14 points. Victoria Heine tallied a double-double of 13 points and 11 boards in the loss.
 
The Varsity Blues return to action in the New Year as they host the Guelph Gryphons on Friday, January 6 at Goldring Centre. Tip off is set for 6 p.m.

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