University of Toronto Athletics

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's basketball team fell 67-46 to the McMaster Marauders in their second straight match on Saturday (Nov. 11) night in Hamilton, Ont.
 
After the first quarter of play, the Blues trailed the Marauders by 6 points, 21-15. Veteran guard Ellen Ougrinov and Raya Hafez recorded a team-high five points in the quarter. Ougrinov finished the game with 10 points. Forwards Sabrina Nero and Thuraya Abdul Hamid also finished with 10 points. After a strong second quarter, the Blues were able to hold the Marauders lead to six points (33-27). 
 
In the second half, the Marauders continued to extend their lead, including 22 points in the third half. The Blues would fall to the Marauders 67-46.
 
Up next, the Blues make their way back to Goldring Centre in the first edition of the Battle of Toronto against the TMU Bold on Wednesday (Nov. 15). Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m., with tickets available online at varsityblues.ca/tickets. The game will also be streamed online via oua tv.