Poise, finesse, and discipline make for a potent recipe for winning.
Following the Gaels’ victory against the Guelph Griffins on Jan. 16 the team hosted the York Lions on Jan. 17 and took care of business. With this decisive win, the Gaels remain perfect, and it’s no surprise with the way they’ve been playing on the court.
The Gaels played a very poised and collected game, relying on physicality and discipline to come out on top. With a 78-34 win over the Lions, the Gaels press onwards as their hot streak continues.
In the first half, the Gaels and Lions remained relatively close, with a score of 33-22 for the Gaels. Then in the second half, the Gaels simply exploded, putting up 43 points. One of the game’s standout players, Brooke Hussey, Kin ’28, put up 19 points and a season high of 4 three pointers made, all while shooting 66 per cent from the field.
Players like Kiyara Letlow, MSc ’26, and Bella Gaudet, Comm ’25, played an exceptional game, as both athletes continue their impressive seasons. Letlow had her fourth straight double-double, putting up 17 while also adding 13 rebounds to her USports record. Gaudet excelled as well, putting up season highs with five steals and six assists.
In an interview with The Journal, Women’s Basketball Head Coach Claire Meadows reflected on what factors she believes contributed to the team’s success. “I think it’s our versatility and depth,” said Meadows, “we are fighting some injuries rightnow, but because of our depth, we’re able to play through it, and it’s really a next person up mentality”.
With players like Sarah Reid, Kin ’29, you see this depth come into action. As a first-year player, she rose to the occasion and played a very good game. Coach Meadows commented on Reid’s night, “She was asked to play three different positions tonight as a first-year. It’s been unbelievably impressive what she’s been able to do for us”.
With this win, the Gaelsare now in first in the USports rankings in this so-far perfect season. The Gaels will face Algoma University at home on Jan. 23, and will then head to St. Catharines, where they will face the Brock Badgers on Jan. 24.
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