Kodiaks over Queens as Make Some Noise for Mental Health is recognized
Red Deer, AB – On the evening the RBC sponsored Make Some Noise for Mental Health campaign was recognized, the Red Deer College Queens and Lethbridge College Kodiaks took centre stage at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. It was a tight opening half, and after the Kodiaks pulled ahead in the third, the Queens had their strongest offensive showing in the final quarter but couldn't quite overtake the visitors, dropping a close 68-61 decision.
Connecting on four-of-eight three-point attempts, the Queens scored 12 of their 16 first-quarter points from beyond the arc. The Kodiaks matched the Queens' 16 points while hitting two-of-four from three.
In another close quarter, the Red Deer College Queens outscored the Lethbridge College Kodiaks 15-14 to take a 31-30 lead at the half. Over two quarters, Katie Ballhorn and Harneet Sidhu led the way offensively for RDC with eight points each. Matlin McMurray and Juhee Anderson shared the Kodiaks' team lead with 10 points each. RDC maintained its strong shooting from three, draining a total of six-of-twelve (50%). Lethbridge College responded with 44% from long distance.
The Kodiaks had a strong third, scoring 19 points. The Queens responded with 9 and Lethbridge College held a 49-40 edge.
The RDC Queens had their best offensive performance in the fourth, outscoring the Kodiaks 21-19 but couldn't fully close the deficit. The Kodiaks picked up a 68-61 decision.
Katie Ballhorn was named the Queens Player-of-the-Game, accumulating 15 points, eight rebounds and one steal while connecting on four-of-nine attempts from behind the arc. Juhee Anderson was selected for the Kodiaks, contributing 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals.
As a group, the Queens finished 10-of-24 (41.7%) from beyond the arc. The Kodiaks were 36.8% effective from three.
Matlin McMurray had 18 points, two assists, one steal and one rebound for Lethbridge College.
On Saturday, January 26, the RDC Queens will entertain the Lethbridge College Kodiaks at 1:00 p.m. at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre.
Make Some Noise for Mental Health
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) campaign, Make Some Noise for Mental Health, sponsored by RBC, was recognized at the Red Deer College Queens game. The conference wide campaign was implemented to help create awareness and break stigmas surrounding mental health.
At the half, Matt Hope, a member of RDC Cross Country and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) bronze medalist shared his story and advocacy for mental health.
Finances are one of the biggest stressors for post-secondary students and RBC donated $1,000 which will be used for a financial literacy course for learners. Students can preregister for a meal and class to learn about effective money management.