The UNBC Timberwolves scratched and clawed but still fell 76-72 against the UBC Thunderbirds in Canada West women’s basketball action on Saturday.
UNBC gave up a 44-36 halftime lead and was outscored 40-28 in the second half dropping its record to 6-12 on the season.
Vasiliki Louka was the star of the game for both squads racking up 30 points including a 10 for 17 performance on field goals.
Andrea Strujic led the way offensively for the T-Birds with 15 points who now improve to 14-4 on the season.
On Friday, UNBC fell 75-59 to UBC where the T-Birds outscored the T-Wolves 28-12 in the third quarter.
Louka was the top point producer again for UNBC with 15 points.
Maddison Penn was the top scorer for UBC with 19 points.
In men’s action, UNBC fell back to back nights against UBC by scores of 123-75 Friday and 109-61 Saturday to run its losing streak to 10 games.
After trailing 37-34 at halftime, UBC put up 72 points in the second half cruising to the easy victory.
Jordan Jensen-White led the way on Saturday for the T-Birds with 24 points while Rhys Elliott scored 23 in defeat for UNBC.
On Friday, the Timberwolves lost by a whopping 48 points with the highlight being a 36-point effort from UBC’s Conor Morgan.
James Agyeman potted 14 points in defeat for UNBC.
The men’s basketball team falls to 4-14 on the season.
Both varsity teams host the Saskatchewan Huskies Friday and Saturday at the Northern Sport Centre.
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