York defeats Algoma 83-62
In women's basketball on Saturday, November 7 in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, York came away with an 83-62 win over Algoma in an OUA conference game. The final margin was 21 points, with 145 combined points on the board.
Ella Okubasu led York with 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Niamh Heath finished with 15 and Katie Leudy had 11. Four York players scored in double figures. Justine Pierre was Algoma's top scorer with 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting, adding 3 steals. Benie Bambila scored 12 and Maya Francisco added 9.
York shot 40.3% from the field (31-77) and made 8 of 28 three-pointers; Algoma shot 47.9% (23-48) and went 4-for-12 from beyond the arc. At the line, York made 13 of 18 free throws and Algoma made 12 of 18. York recorded 16 assists to 14 for Algoma.
York controlled the glass, outrebounding Algoma 34-25. York committed 21 turnovers and Algoma committed 32. York finished with 20 steals to 14 for Algoma.
Algoma next plays Laurier on Friday, Nov. 13; York next plays Waterloo on Friday, Nov. 13.
