Box Score Holding their opponents to just 24 percent shooting from the field, the University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's basketball team picked up an impressive 66-39 win over the visiting Waterloo Warriors on Saturday night (Nov. 25) at Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport.
With the win, the Blue and White improve to 3-5 on the season, moving into a tie for fifth in the OUA East. The Warriors remain winless on the season with their record dropping to 0-9.
The Varsity Blues defence was on point from the opening quarter, holding the Warriors to just one field goal made in the opening frame. In addition, Toronto nearly duplicated the feat in the third with Waterloo going 3-for-19 from the field after the half as the Blues outscored them 20-7 in the quarter. The Blues also thrived on Waterloo turnovers, outscoring the visitors 29-6 on turnovers on the night.
Fifth-year guard Rahshida Atkinson led the way for U of T offensively, scoring a game-high 18 points on an efficient 7-for-11 from the field. Her impressive night also saw her pull in six rebounds, while adding two steals.
Also showcasing an effective night from the field was dynamic forward Nada Radonjic who ended the night 5-for-6 shooting for 12 points. Radonjic also led all players with five steals.
Four more Blues scored six or more points in the strong team victory with Sara Knowles leading the way on the boards with a game-high seven rebounds.
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Breanna Hudspeth led the way for the Warriors scoring a team-high nine points in 17 minutes of action.
U of T will look to keep rolling next week when they challenge the rival Ryerson Rams on Wednesday, November 29 at Goldring Centre. Tip off is scheduled for 6 p.m. with the game also being streamed live on OUA.tv.
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