DEFENCE LEADS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL IN SEASON OPENER
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Humber (1-0) | 15 | 27 | 25 | 14 | 81 |
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Conestoga (0-2) | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 29 |
Senior Ceejay Nofuente paced Humber with her third career triple-double in the 81-29 win over Conestoga, the team's 59th straight OCAA victory.
KITCHENER, Ont -- Ceejay Nofuente notched 13 points, 11 assists, and ten steals, while Leticia Lopez and Aleena Domingo each record 12 points to help the Humber women's basketball team (1-0, 1st OCAA West) earn an 81-29 win over Conestoga (0-2, 11th OCAA West) Sunday afternoon.
Humber held a 59-50 edge on rebounds, a margin that included 28 offensive rebounds which led to 31 second-chance points.
A slow start to begin the game saw the Hawks hold a four-point lead after 10 minutes of play when Humber's top-ranked defence took over to create easy baskets in transition. The Hawks forced 13 Condor turnovers in the second quarter, cruising to a 42-18 halftime lead.
Senior Aleena Domingo narrowly missed a double-double, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds in 12 minutes of play.
Humber held Conestoga to 12.8 percent from the floor, forcing 36 turnovers that led to 41 points.
Game Notes
- Humber improves to 13-0 all-time against Conestoga.
- The Hawks received 49 points from its bench.
- All 14 Humber players scored in this game.
- Laura Meadows, Brittney English, Makeba Taylor, Jahnae Gyles, Eboni Beals, and Jaime Gordon each recorded their first career point for Humber in the game.
- Humber extends its win streak to 59 consecutive wins against OCAA opponents.
What's Next
Humber will head to Lambton on Oct. 28 and St. Clair on Oct. 29.
