The York University Lions women's basketball team lost 79-42 against the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Friday (Feb. 13) at Tait McKenzie Centre.
 
With the loss, the Lions now hold a record of 2-15 and are in fourth place in the OUA East standings, where they have already been eliminated from the playoffs. The Gee-Gees extended their winning streak to three and a record of 11-5 as they lead the OUA North standings with 22 points.
 
The visitors started strongly with an opening basket and a three-pointer from a turnover. The Gee-Gees took advantage of the Lions' soft defence to extend their lead before the Lions called a timeout at 9-0.
 
Immediately after the break, Ishanaa Seupersadsingh (Markham, Ont.) drove forward from her own court past defenders and scored the Lions' first basket.
 
Shauney Fischer (Wallaceburg, Ont.) fumbled possession in the attacking half but immediately recovered, passing to Seupersadsingh who passed to Hayley Finn (London, Ont.) for the three-point shot.
 
Courtney Osborne (Markham, Ont.) showed good skill on the shot and drew a foul for the and-one to give the Lions 10 points, but they continued to trail by 14 points. Ottawa carried a 28-12 lead into the first break.
 
Seupersadsingh stepped up to lead the Lions' offensive line with several impressive shots. On more than one occasion she was heavily surrounded by defenders but executed a spin move and succeeded the jump shot.
 
By halftime, the Gee-Gees still held a commanding lead at 50-22.
 
The Gee-Gees had plenty of second chance shots in the third quarter. However, the Lions are able to respond through successful free-throws. Emma Thompson (London, Ont.) made an open shot from downtown as the Lions attempted to reduce the 30-point deficit.
 
Thompson continued to perform in the final quarter, dribbling through traffic and making the basket.
 
The Gee-Gees committed more turnovers in the final minutes of the match, letting the Lions to pressure more offensively. However, the game ended with the Gee-Gees claiming a resounding victory.
 
Osborne achieved the double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds, while Ottawa's Stephanie MacDonald also achieved the double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
 
The Lions will be playing their final home game of the season on Saturday (Feb. 14) against the Carleton Ravens at Tait McKenzie Centre beginning at 6pm.