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Women's Basketball Ooks defeat Huskies to open weekend

Women's Basketball Ooks defeat Huskies to open weekend

Fort McMurray, Alta. (January 12, 2024) - NAIT Ooks 57 Keyano Huskies 51

The NAIT Ooks Women's Basketball team started 2024 with a 57-51 comeback victory against the host Keyano Huskies at the Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre in Fort McMurray, Alta. Friday night.

Before the comback could begin, the Huskies took charge in the first half with a 19-12 first quarter and a 22-13 second quarter to hold a 16-point lead at the break. However, the Ooks would fulfill their role in the comeback with a 17-5 third quarter and a 15-5 fourth to eclipse the Huskies on their home court. 

Up next for the two teams is a rematch at the Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre on Saturday afternoon with tip-off at 1:00 p.m. on ACAC TV and Telus Optik 1998.

Players of the Game:
NAIT Ooks | #0 Laila Wright
Keyano Huskies | #13 Lameez Khan