The York University Lions women's basketball team lost 66-47 to the Carleton Ravens on Friday, Feb. 8 at the Tait McKenzie Centre.
 
The Lions began the game by opening up a big lead in the first quarter. The Lions were able to drop 19 points in the first quarter of the game compared to eight for the Ravens. York's Emma Jonas was able to secure eight points for the Lions in the first quarter, including two 3-point shots. Katrina Collins-Samuels followed Jonas as she was able to drop six points of her own to contribute to York's 19-8 lead over the Ravens.
 
The second quarter saw a flip in the scoring-point ratio as the Ravens scored 18 points and the Lions were able to secure eight points in the second quarter, including four from Megan Macleod. By the end of the half, the Lions led 27-26, against the second ranked team in the OUA East division.
 
In the third quarter, the Lions fell behind the Ravens and scored only seven points as Carleton scored 20 points, giving them the lead for the first time in the game as they took a 46-34 lead into the fourth quarter.
 
In the fourth quarter, the Ravens were able to secure their win against the Lions. The Ravens were once again able to drop 20 points against the Lions' 13 points. York's Madison Bardoel was able to score six of those points for York, however, they were not enough to help the Lions secure the win.
 
Carleton's Cynthia Dupont was the top scorer for the Ravens, with 17 points and York's Emma Jonas, who scored 12 points, was the top scorer for the Lions.
 
The Lions will be playing the Ottawa Gee Gees tomorrow at the Tait McKenzie Centre in their next game. Tip-off is at 5:30pm.