Women's Basketball | 11/6/2026 2:00:00 PM

The York Lions Women's Basketball team is looking to continue their dominant start to the season this weekend. York has dominated so far, winning their first four games of the season to start 4-0 for the first time in over 20 years. In addition, the Lions have won every game by 13+ points, having yet to play a close game down the stretch. 

The next test for this Lions team comes on the road as they travel up to Sault Ste. Marie to take on the University of Algoma Thunderbirds. Algoma has not had a dream start to the season so far. The Thunderbirds find themselves 0-5 to start the year so far and are still searching for their first win. On the opposite side of York, Algoma has also not had a game closer than 13 points so far this season. 

The tale of the tape shows two very different basketball teams. York is currently one of the top offensive teams in the OUA, averaging 75.5 points per game on average, placing them third in the conference in that category. On the contrary, Algoma is dead last in the OUA in points per game, averaging 44.6 points per game. The defensive side of the ball is more of the same, as York surrenders 56.8 points per game on average while Algoma surrenders 78.0 per game on average. 

One of many things the Lions have done very well so far this season is sharing the basketball. York currently has the top two leaders in total assists on their roster. Chantelle Stuart currently leads the OUA in assists with 28. In second place is her own teammate, Ella Okubasu. Okubasu currently has 16 assists total on the season herself as her and Stuart have been a dynamic duo when it comes to setting up their teammates for great shots. The play of these two has helped spark York to having one of the top offensive units in the OUA as the team itself averages an OUA high 18.5 assists per game. 

Last season, these two teams met once with the Lions securing an 81-55 victory. Algoma has never beaten the Lions since they joined OUA competition in the 2013-14 season. 

Saturday's game is scheduled to tip-off at 6 PM EST in Sault Ste. Marie. The game will be available to stream on OUA.tv for all those interested in cheering on the Lions as they look to make it a 5-0 start.