The York University Lions women's basketball team is preparing for a weekend in Thunder Bay to face the Lakehead Thunderwolves on Friday and Saturday. After two opening weekend losses, hosting the Waterloo Warriors before traveling to the Brock Badgers, the Lions are eager to secure their first victory.
On Friday evening, the Lions opened their season with a full crowd in attendance to face the Waterloo Warriors. The game was physical throughout the first quarter, with both teams using their bodies to edge out their opposition. The Warriors led the first quarter 17-10 while both teams tallied five fouls.
Bilan Khadar and first-year
Katie Leudy were the second quarter leaders for the Lions, trailing 36-24 after the first half.
Kiara Leveridge was heating up in the second-half of the game, finishing with 16 points for her red and white side, despite losing 73-57.
The Lions were well oiled to start their Saturday contest against the Brock Badgers. York trailed by one point after the first quarter, 16-15, and were down by two heading into the second-half of action 31-29. The Badgers took off to open the third quarter, making a 17-3 run and establishing a larger 55-42 lead heading into the last quarter. The Badgers were persistent in the fourth, outshooting the Lions 27-9, ultimately defeating York 82-51.
The Matchups:
Nov. 10: York (0-2) vs. Lakehead (0-2)
Nov. 11: York (0-2) vs. Lakehead (0-2)
Game Details:
Fri., Nov 10 @ Lakehead (6:00 pm – OUA.tv)
Sat., Nov 11 @ Lakehead (6:00 pm – OUA.tv)
Current Streaks:
York – Loss 2
Lakehead - Loss 2
Quick Facts
York:
- Kiara Leveridge is fifth in the OUA with 38 points.
- York is 8th in the conference for offensive rebounds per game (11.5)
- Jaz Balan is tied for 14th in the OUA with 5 offensive rebounds
Lakehead:
- Hana Whalen is fourth in the OUA for 3PT percent (75.0%)
- The Thunderwolves are 9th in the conference with 38.5 rebounds per game
- Lakehead has made 65% of their free throws
Lions To Watch:
#10 KATIE LEUDY: First-year guard... Has made a strong start for the Lions in their home opening weekend... She secured two offensive and three defensive rebounds on opening weekend while tallying three assists on Nov. 4 against the Brock Badgers... Was spoken highly about in pre-season about her efforts off the court.
#13 KIARA LEVERIDGE: Third-year guard... Put up 22 points on Nov. 4 against the Brock Badgers while making eight field goals... Leads the Lions with 38 points, sitting her at fifth in the conference after opening weekend... Has lots of experience and is a leader for the red and white to carry them throughout the season.
