On Friday, the Varsity Blues women’s basketball team pulled off a dominant win over their division opponent, the Algoma Thunderbirds, winning 75–35. Player of the game Alicia Van Kampen recorded a game and season high of 18 points and remains fourth in scoring on the team.
Following the game, head coach Michelle Belanger expressed her appreciation of Van Kampen, saying that, “The team rebounded well, Alicia and Kristy [Chute] played well.” An honourable mention went out to Jovana Momic who made her first basket as a member of the Varsity Blues.
Belanger hoped that the team would rebound in this game after a close 57–56 loss to Carleton last week. “We tried to get a quicker start and I don’t think that happened tonight but I’m very happy with my bench.”
A 20–11 lead after the first quarter may not have satisfied Belanger’s standards. But leading by 41, one minute into the third quarter and finishing the game with a 40-point lead made up for any minor faults in the first quarter.
The Varsity Blues will face the Thunderbirds once more this season at Algoma. It will be the Blues’ third last game of the season, and considering their current fourth-place position in their division, it will be an important game.
“We need to take care of the little things, stick to the game plan…leave no open threes,” noted Belanger. After a performance of offensive authority, it’s no wonder that just the little things are going to be altered to lead hopefuls to the playoffs.
This weekend was the annual Think Pink event working to raise money for cancer research. Concerning the event, Belanger added: “It’s a great event; it’s a shame the student body couldn’t come out tonight.”
