The Windsor Lancers women's basketball team hit the hardwood on Saturday evening looking to take sole possession of first place in the OUA West. Currently tied with the McMaster Marauders, a win today against Western would give the Lancers first place all to themselves just weeks before the playoffs start. Despite a tight first half the Lancers were able to withstand the pressure and come out on top, 75-63.
 
GAME STATS
Mackenzie Puklicz led all scorers, dropping 18 points for the Mustangs. Windsor was led by Jordan Gutt and her 15 points.
 
Kaylee Anagnastopoulos led all players with seven assists on the night. Western was led by Maddy Horst and her five assists.
 
The Lancers offense shot better from beyond the arc (37 per cent) than they did from the field today (32 per cent). Western shot 52 per cent from the field and 37 per cent from three.
 
GAME FLOW
The Lancers were able to get things going on the inside early on in the first quarter, as Olivia Osamusali led all scorers with six points after the first quarter. In the second quarter, Nyamuoch Teny began to score, pouring in 11 points in the second quarter alone. Unfortunately, the Lancers defense was not playing as well it usually does, allowing the Mustangs to score on 52 per cent of their looks from the field and go 60 per cent from beyond the arc. The Lancers held a slim 38-31 lead at halftime but it was clear adjustments would be needed in order to come out of today in first place.
 
In the third quarter the Lancers came out looking more like a team battling for first place as Jordan Gutt put the team on her back. Gutt had a nine point third quarter as she hit three shots from beyond the arc to spark a Lancers offense that had been struggling all day. However, the Mustangs were not going to be done away with easily and fought tooth and nail, keeping the game close. Despite the Mustangs impressive defensive effort, the Blue and Gold came out victorious, 75-63.
 
UP NEXT
The Lancers head north to take on the Algoma Thunderbirds. Tip-off is at 6:00pm ON Friday February 9th and the game can be seen live at OUA.tv