WEEKEND RECAP: Gee-Gees power to 6-0 with lopsided wins at Toronto
Team Stats
Ottawa
Toronto
| Game Statistics | Ottawa | Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (24-60) | (14-49) |
| Field Goal % | 40.0% | 28.6% |
| Rebounds | 43 | 32 |
| Assists | 15 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 24 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 25 | 6 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 18 | 1 |
| Pts in the Paint | 26 | 12 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 4 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 28 | 10 |
Ottawa
Toronto
| Game Statistics | Ottawa | Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (30-54) | (19-65) |
| Field Goal % | 55.6% | 29.2% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 32 |
| Assists | 11 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 15 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 11 | 14 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 12 | 6 |
| Pts in the Paint | 36 | 24 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 2 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 22 | 19 |
The Gee-Gees women's basketball took on the Toronto Varsity Blues to close the first semester of play in Toronto on the weekend. Earning two lopsided victories, the Gee-Gees improved to 6-0 on the OUA season at the holiday break.
On Friday, the Gee-Gees defeated the Varsity Blues by a 81-51 final score, capitalizing on outshooting Toronto by a 55.6 per cent to 29.2 per cent margin in the win.
Brigitte Lefebvre-Okankwu continued her stellar play, logging a 19-point and eight-rebound showing to pace the Gee-Gees. Also scoring in double-figures was Anne Carr with 14 points, Nadine Katumbayi (10 pts. / 4 ast. / 3 stl.), Alana Renon (10 pts. / 3 reb.), and Emily Payne (10 pts. / 3 reb.)
On Saturday, Ottawa closed off the weekend with a 78-43 win. Lefebvre-Okankwu once again logged a 19-point and eight-rebound outing, while Katumbayi added 16 points on the afternoon.
Overall, the Gee-Gees took advantage of Toronto's turnovers to the tune of 25 points on Saturday. On Friday, Ottawa dominated inside the paint, scoring 36 points on high-percentage looks.
The Gee-Gees will now take a pause for the exam and holiday break. They will gear back up for a home matchup with the Carleton Ravens in the Bytown Battle on Jan. 8 at Montpetit Hall.