Huskies over CAPERS 64-54

SYDNEY, NS - The Huskies took the win over the CAPERS 64-54 in Atlantic University Sport women's basketball action on Saturday, January 31, at the Sullivan Fieldhouse.

The first quarter saw a bit of back and forth for both teams with the Huskies netting a few more than the CAPERS with a score of 19-12 at the buzzer. The second quarter saw the CAPERS up their defense and improve their shot percentage to bring the score close at the half but still trailing by 4.

The third quarter had the same intensity from both teams and the CAPERS managed to bring the gap to 3 at the end of the stanza with a score of 48-45. Things really got interesting in the fourth when the CAPERS stepped up their defence to shut down the Huskies while going on a point run themselves. Emily MacNeil's 3-pointer at 7:47 put the CAPERS in the lead 50-48. They kept the lead until the 4-minute mark but the Huskies offence got back on track to take back the lead and get the win, 64-54.

Angong Jacob netted 24 points with 9 rebounds while Kalli Georgoulias added 11 and Lauren Armstrong added 10.

Amanda Cruickshank, the Subways of CBRM Player of the Game, scored 17 points and added 6 rebounds. Gabrièla Uyanze chipped in 10 points and Kristen Taylor netted 9. Cameron Clarke was strong on the boards with 9 rebounds.

The CAPERS are on the road next weekend to battle the UPEI Panthers. The games on Friday, February 6 are at 6pm for the women and 8pm for the men. The next day, Saturday, February 7, the games are at 2pm and 4pm. You can catch the games on AUStv.ca.

The final home games of the season are on Saturday, February 14 against Acadia. The women will play at 6pm and the men at 8pm. We will celebrate African Heritage Night during the games as well.

Get your tickets today for the final home games at the Kehoe Forum Box Office or on-line.