WBB: UQAM beats Nipissing 77-55
The University of Quebec de Montreal won their final game at the Protocase Debbie Ruiz Memorial Tournament over the Nipissing Lakers.
The Basics
Game 4: Protocase Debbie Ruiz Memorial Tournament
Score: UQAM 77 NIP 55
Records: UQAM 2-1, NIP 0-3
Location: Sullivan Fieldhouse, Sydney, NS
Sydney, NS – The University of Quebec de Monteal won their final game at the Protocase Debbie Ruiz Memorial Tournament over the Nipissing Lakers. The Citadens finish with a record of 2-1, while the Lakers leave Cape Breton with a 0-3 record. UQAM was led in scoring by Veronique Boivin with 18 points. The Lakers leading scorer was Michaela Branker with 16 points.
Turning Point: UQAM started the game strong in the first quarter outscoring Nipissing 22-11. They were able to ride that early lead the rest of the way.
Leaders
* UQAM's Boivin led all scorers with 18 points
* Citadens Inga Aleksaite led all players with 11 rebounds
* UQAM's Clara Blachier led with 6 assists
News and Notes
- The Lakers fall to 0-3 for the tournament to finish 4th
- UQAM move to 2-1 for the weekend
- Clara Blachier was awarded the Protocase Player of the Game for her efforts
- Blachier was awarded a Protocase Tournament MVP award for UQAM
- Angeline Campbell was awarded a Protocase Tournament MVP award for Nipissing