Sweeps up north
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After a 68-63 loss to the Western Mustangs, the McMaster Women’s Basketball team knew that they had to bounce back.
This year, every loss the team has faced results in a win the following game and this time was no different.
The team spent the weekend in Thunder Bay, flying and looking to sweep the weekend.
They did just that, as the team was able to get back home with two wins under their belt, improving their overall record to ten wins and three losses.
The loss to Western hurt the team’s CIS Top Ten standing as they had to drop two spots. This week after a stellar weekend, the team’s progression has been upward as they currently are ranked seventh.
Friday’s game saw the Marauders play 12 on their roster. It was a great team effort as the bench was able to contribute 30 points to the score sheet.
For a game that usually looks to captain Danielle Boiago to set the pace, it was a quieter performance for the OUA’s second leading scorer as she only scored four points for the night. Boiago was able to assist in other ways as she got seven rebounds, four assists and three steals.
It was McMaster’s game from the jump ball as they dominated all four quarters of play. The end of the first quarter saw the Marauders ahead of the Thunderwolves with 21-8.
The lead grew in favour of McMaster and they were able to play out a comfortable win for the first game night at the Thunderdome. Clare Kenney led the team with 16 points, while Rachael Holmes added 11 of her own.
Completing the two-game series 24 hours later, McMaster was looking for a sweep while Lakehead looked to claw back and even out the wins. It was a much closer close competition than Friday night, but McMaster was able to complete the sweep they intended for.
Not as much players got to touch hardwood for Maroon as they played nine compared to 12 the previous night.
Hilary Hanaka was the player of the night as she lead the way for the team with 18 points, including four three-pointers. Hanaka’s performance led her to be named this week’s Pita Pit Athlete of the Week.
Siobhan Manning and Holmes were also able to claim 14 points of their own.
Players on the bench and starters stepped up and looked prepared to win both games.
As the final buzzer of the game sounded, McMaster defeated Lakehead 73-64.
McMaster’s strong weekend of play has them seeded first in the OUA Central division while Lakehead is fourth.
Marauders were not willing to compromise their position in the division.
McMaster will now enjoy a week of no play as they prepare to host Ottawa and Carleton on Feb. 12 and 13, 2016.
These games will take place during the McMaster Athletics annual Think Pink Weekend, a week where the department fundraises for breast cancer research and initiatives. Tip-off for both games is at 6 p.m.
Photo Credit: Rick Zazulak
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