The Lancer women's basketball team opened their 2026–27 OUA regular season with a convincing 87–65 victory over the Guelph Gryphons in Guelph, Ont.
Windsor established an early lead and continued to build its advantage throughout the contest, outscoring the Gryphons in all four quarters to begin the season with a convincing road win.
STATS
Mackenzie Fineman led Windsor with a game-high 20 points, shooting 7-of-12 from the field and 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. She also recorded four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 27 minutes of action.
Leah Tate added 18 points, shooting 6-of-15 from the field, including two three-pointers, while going a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line.
Jodie-Rachel Pierre contributed 12 points and recorded a team-high 11 rebounds to secure a double-double, while also adding an assist, two steals and a block.
Mackenzie Marenchin finished with 10 points, going 6-of-6 from the free-throw line, while
Jade Hunte contributed eight points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Lita Sutor added seven points off the bench, including a three-pointer, as Windsor received contributions from multiple players in the season-opening victory.
As a team, Windsor shot 32-of-82 (39.0%) from the field, including 6-of-23 (26.1%) from three-point range, and converted 17-of-24 (70.8%) free throws. The Lancers collected 38 rebounds and recorded 13 assists and 12 steals.
GAME FLOW
Windsor came out strong in the opening quarter, building an early advantage behind contributions from
Leah Tate and
Jodie-Rachel Pierre. Pierre scored six points in the opening frame, while Tate added five, helping the Lancers take an 18–10 lead after the first quarter. Windsor's defensive pressure also helped limit Guelph's scoring opportunities as the Lancers established control early. The Lancers maintained their momentum in the second quarter, outscoring the Gryphons 21–12 to extend their lead to 39–22 at halftime. Windsor continued to find success offensively through balanced scoring and strong work around the basket, while
Mackenzie Fineman and Pierre helped sustain the team's advantage.
Windsor delivered its strongest offensive quarter coming out of the break, pouring in 27 points in the third to Guelph's 23. Fineman continued to lead the way offensively, while Tate and the Lancers' supporting cast contributed to the scoring effort. The 27-point frame gave Windsor a 66–45 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. The Gryphons attempted to close the gap in the final quarter, scoring 20 points, but Windsor responded with another 21-point quarter to preserve its lead and secure the 87–65 victory. The Lancers' consistent offensive production across all four quarters ensured they opened their campaign with a 22-point road win.
UP NEXT
The Lancers will return to Windsor next Friday for their home opener, welcoming the York Lions to the Toldo Lancer Centre as they look to carry their winning momentum into their first home game of the season. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00pm, and the game can also be seen live at oua.tv.