Game Summary

The Thunderwolves women’s basketball team won their first game against Winnipeg, 64-63, at the BOB FM Women’s Basketball Shootout earlier today.

Lakehead had a slow start in todays game, finding themselves down 11 at one point in the first half. The Thunderwolves trailed 27-21 by halftime, but were able to find their offensive flow in the second half that lead them to victory.

Bridget O’Reilly scored 20 points, going 5-6 from three-point line. Leashja Grant had 17 points, 12 rebounds and Jerika Baldin had 13 points and 6 assists, shooting 3-4 from three.

“We had a poor start but our defence was better today and it kept us in it. Proud of how hard our ladies competed especially in the second half.” – Coach Jon Kreiner

The Thunderwolves play their second game of the weekend tomorrow against Manitoba at 3:00pm.

Lakehead schedule

Saturday, October 7
3:00 p.m. – Lakehead vs Manitoba

Sunday, October 8
10:00 a.m. – UNBC vs Lakehead