Photo Credit: Algoma Thunderbird Athletics
The Algoma Thunderbird women’s basketball program celebrated their first win of the season on home court on Saturday, November 9th.
Final Scores
Women’s Game 1: Algoma Thunderbirds (33) vs (90) Queen’s Qaels
Men’s Game 1: Algoma Thunderbirds (74) vs (121) Queen’s Qaels
Women’s Game 2: Algoma Thunderbirds (70) vs (56) Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
Men’s Game 2: Algoma Thunderbirds (62) vs (111) Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
Women’s Game 1 Recap
The women had a strong fourth quarter, but with the lead Queen’s already set, it wasn’t enough to make up the difference. Top scorer of the game was Sadie Grawbarger with 9 points. Nadia Singh made 7 rebounds.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma Thunderbirds (33) vs (90) Queen’s Qaels
AUSU Player of the Game: Sadie Grawbarger
Men’s Game 1 Recap
The men held their ground for the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, but with Queen’s taking a huge lead in the 3rd, the team fell short. Despite the loss, Khamani Steckler displayed a stellar performance, leading the Thunderbirds with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma Thunderbirds (74) vs (121) Queen’s Qaels
AUSU Player of the Game: Khamani Steckler
Women’s Game 2 Recap
In a very anticipated game, the women started the game strong leading by 7 points in the first quarter. Taking a 10 point lead in the fourth, the women celebrated their first win of the season! Kaila Fong had a stellar game, scoring 27 points for the Thunderbirds. Nadia Singh had an incredible 17 rebounds.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma Thunderbirds (70) vs (56) Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
AUSU Player of the Game: Kaila Fong
Men’s Game 2 Recap
The men faced a tough opponent in Ontario Tech, with the team being ranked nationally at the time of writing. Despite a good fourth quarter performance from AU, OT had led the game in the first three quarters. Top scorer of the game was Adong Dut with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma Thunderbirds (62) vs (111) Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
AUSU Player of the Game: Adong Dut
Looking Ahead:
The teams make their way to Ottawa to face the GeeGees and the Ravens! You can catch the action live on OUAtv!
