Lady vees slip against lions

Date and Time :    13 February, 2013 — 18:00 pm

Game Recap:

YORK, ON – The Laurentian Lady Vees failed to beat the York Lions, losing by a score of 82-55. This loss puts everything on the line in the Vees final game of the season, which now acts as the deciding factor for the final spot in the playoffs.

The Lady Vees started out strong against the Lions, matching them shot-for-shot in the early stages of the game, and ending the first quarter holding a slim 17-16 lead. However, the game gradually slipped away from the Vees from there on. The Lions were dominant throughout the second quarter, capitalizing on some sloppy turnovers by the Vees. This was a recurring event for the Vees, whose 20 turnovers allowed the Lions to ease into a convincing lead early on. At the stroke of half time, the Lions opened up a 13 point lead over the Vees.

The second half brought more of the same from the Vees, with their turnovers making life easy for the Lions. However, in the third quarter it was Laurentians lack of offensive threat that caused the biggest issue. The Vees combined for just 5 points in this quarter, compared to the 23 made by York. This left the Lady Vees with an insurmountable task heading into the final quarter, trailing by a score of 65-34.The Vees did find some fight in the fourth quarter, but it was too little too late, as the Lions won by a score of 82-55.

This defeat leaves the playoff hopes of the Vees resting on one game. The Vees must beat the Lions in the return game on Friday, February 15^th at 6:00pm to make the playoffs. It’s an all or nothing affair that is sure to be an entertaining match up. All are encouraged to attend and cheer on the Lady Vees during their mission to make the playoffs.

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Laurentian University's Department of Athletics is home to 15 varsity sports teams. The Voyageurs and Lady Vees decorated history of pride and tradition includes 61 provincial championships as well as 9 national championships in 50 years of competition.