UFV defeats Victoria 80-72
In women's basketball on Thursday, October 29 in Victoria, BC, UFV came away with a 80-72 win over Victoria in a Canada West conference game. The final margin was 8 points, with 152 combined points on the board.
Fania Taylor paced UFV with 22 points on 7-of-15 shooting. Miah Schuurman added 20 and Kyanna Knodel had 9. Avery Geddes was Victoria's top scorer with 20 points on 5-of-13 shooting, plus 6 assists. Makena Anderson scored 18 and Adelle Bergmann added 9. UFV shot 42.6% from the field (29-68) and made 9 of 34 three-pointers; Victoria shot 37.9% (22-58) and went 12-for-30 from beyond the arc.
At the line, UFV made 13 of 23 free throws and Victoria made 16 of 22. UFV recorded 16 assists to 17 for Victoria. Victoria won the rebounding battle 40-33, but it was not enough.
Makena Anderson of Victoria was the game's top rebounder with 10. UFV committed 14 turnovers and Victoria committed 22. UFV finished with 11 steals to 10 for Victoria.
Victoria led 27-23 after the first quarter and 42-41 at halftime. UFV won the second half 39-30. UFV next plays Trinity Western on Thursday, Nov. 5; Victoria next plays UNBC on Friday, Nov. 6.
