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UNBC’s Mongomo named Canada West star for fourth time

UNBC Timberwolves basketball guard Maria Mongomo continues to add to her already impressive resume, being named the Canada West women’s third star of the week.

Following a stellar performance against the MacEwan Griffins, the 24-year old was recognized for the fourth time this season.

The Timberwolves had the weekend sweep of the Griffins, winning 84-63 and 80-62.

Mongomo dropped 50 points and 27 rebounds over the weekend, clinching the Canada West scoring title, and a program record, bringing her total to 402 points.

The women’s team wrapped the season on an 8 game win streak, finishing 11-9 on the year.

According to Canada West, Mongomo scored an average of 20.1 points a game this season.

The weekend marked the final home-court appearance for the 5th year, who will be leading the Timberwolves into a first-round playoff series against Lethbridge this Friday.

 

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Catherine Garrett
Catherine Garrett
Catherine is an anchor and reporter in the MyPGNow newsroom. Born in Ontario, raised on Haida Gwaii, she now is living in Prince George. She obtained a diploma in Broadcast and Online Journalism at BCIT. You can find her on Twitter @Cath_Garrett

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