Women's Basketball Rewind - Saturday
The Blues and Royals claim a win
Capilano Blues 80
VIU Mariners 66
For the first time this season the Mariners go down in defeat as the Blues shot 41% from the field. Mackenzie Smith led the offence with a game high 23 points while Simrat Dosanjh struck for 20 on the strength of six-three pointers. Sherrie Errico chipped in with 11 points and Alessia Brutto had 14 boards.
The Mariners offence struggled for the first time this year without a starter finding the double-digit plateau. Avery Snider came off the bench for a team high 19 points.
Douglas Royals 68
Langara Falcons 65
The Royals sealed the win with a comeback 22 point fourth quarter performance at home shooting 37%. Rachel Beauchamp led the way with 26 points and 15 rebounds and Malena Mokhovikova came off the bench for 15 points and 11 boards.
The visiting Falcons couldn’t quite hold down the Royals in the final frame and didn’t have an answer for Beauchamp. Renai Fejo had a team high 17 points and Breanne Homeniuk dropped in 10 off the bench.