The University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's basketball team fell 83-56 to the York Lions on Wednesday (Jan. 4) night at the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport.

TORONTO STATS: Third-year forward Jessica Muha recorded a team-high 18 points, 11 rebounds and two steals. 

Ellen Ougrinov scored 13 points, along with five rebounds and a steal, while Sabrina Nero had 10 points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes. 

HOW IT HAPPENED: The Lions started the game strong taking an 11-3 lead early in the game, and holding a 25-12 lead at the end of the quarter. York opened the second quarter with a 9-0 run to extend their lead. The Lions doubled their lead outscoring the Blues 25-12 and held a 50-24 lead at halftime. 

The Blues put a strong fight in the third quarter with Muha scoring seven of the Blues points, but the Blues would still find themselves trailing 74-43. Defense was key for both teams in the final quarter, with the Blues outscoring York 13-9. Despite the strong quarter from the Blues, the Lions would win 83-56. 

UP NEXT: The Varsity Blues return to the court on Saturday (Dec. 7) to face off against the Guelph Gryphons at the Guelph Gryphons Athletic Centre. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm. 

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