Saskatchewan downs Manitoba 81-69
Saskatchewan beat Manitoba 81-69 on Friday, November 6 in Saskatoon, SK, a Canada West conference game in women's basketball. Manitoba lost by 12 in a game that produced 150 total points.
Maya Flindall paced Saskatchewan with 25 points on 7-of-18 shooting. Logan Reider finished with 18 and Olivia Harm had 17. Three Saskatchewan players scored in double figures. Manitoba's leading scorer was Anna Miko, with 29 points on 13-of-18 shooting, plus 14 rebounds. Izzi Fust scored 15.
Saskatchewan shot 42.0% from the field (29-69) and made 4 of 15 three-pointers; Manitoba shot 44.6% (29-65) and went 2-for-18 from beyond the arc. At the line, Saskatchewan made 19 of 26 free throws and Manitoba made 9 of 17. Saskatchewan recorded 17 assists to 13 for Manitoba.
Saskatchewan controlled the glass, outrebounding Manitoba 37-30. Anna Miko of Manitoba was the game's top rebounder with 14. Saskatchewan committed 13 turnovers and Manitoba committed 14.
Saskatchewan finished with 5 steals to 3 for Manitoba. Manitoba led 15-9 after the first quarter. Saskatchewan led 34-33 at halftime.
Saskatchewan won the second half 47-36. The teams are scheduled to meet again on Saturday, Nov. 7.
