Women’s Basketball
Women’s Semifinal 1: Brock defeats UPEI to reach U SPORTS final
Megan Ahlstrom, Libby Epoch and Kyla Shand all scored in double figures during the Saskatchewan Huskies’ decisive 76-57 victory over the Laval Rouge et Or on Saturday in their women’s semifinal game at the 2020 U SPORTS Final 8 Basketball Championships at The Arena at TD Place.
Megan Ahlstrom had 16 points and five rebounds for Saskatchewan, while Carrie-Ann Auger had 17 points, three rebounds and three assists in a losing cause for Laval.
The Huskies shot 37.9 per cent from the field and 50 per cent from three, compared to the Rouge et Or’s 26.1 per cent shooting and 33.3 percent from beyond the arc.
With the win, Saskatchewan advances to play Brock on Sunday at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT in the women’s championship final, while Laval takes on UPEI in the women’s bronze medal game at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT.
Nike Top Performers
Saskatchewan: Megan Ahlstrom
Laval: Carrie-Ann Auger
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