RECAP: #4 Gee-Gees log dominant Bytown Battle win over #3 Carleton

The Gee-Gees women's basketball team turned in a statement performance, defeating the higher-ranked Carleton Ravens 66-49 in the Bytown Battle at Carleton on Wednesday night. 

From the opening tip, Ottawa dominated their rivals, establishing an eight-point point lead at after the first frame. In the second quarter, the Ravens attempted to get going, but the Gee-Gees' offence was firing on all cylinders. 

In the third quarter, Ottawa clamped down on defence, holding the Ravens to a mere eight-points, outscoring them 14-8 to close the quarter.

The Gee-Gees built as high as a 21-point lead early in the fourth quarter, sealing a signature win over their cross-town rivals.

Ottawa was extremely balanced on the offensive end, with five players scoring in double-figures. Tyra Blizzard and Katherine Follis led the way with 13 points each, while Follis logged six rebounds as well. Brooklynn McAlear-Fanus (10 points, eight assists, six rebounds) and Anglea Ribarich (10 points, 11 rebounds) packed the stat sheet in the win. Brigitte Lefebvre-Okankwu was the remaining player with double-figures with 12 points.

Overall, the Gee-Gees dominated the Ravens in each meaningful stat category, but most key was in forcing 20 turnovers from Carleton, and turn them into 18 points. 

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING 

"Carleton is the best defensive team in the country, so for us to really buy into our offense and break down their defence was really important. We're moving in the right direction." – Gee-Gees guard Brookylnn McAlear-Fanus. 

"We are getting closer to where we need to be. Our depth is something that's key, we only played eight today, but the eight did a solid job for us. In the OUA we have consistently good games and we got a great game today from a great team." – Gee-Gees head coach Andy Sparks. 

UP NEXT 

The Gee-Gees will break for exams and the holidays, and will be back in OUA action in January.

First up will be a road trip to Northern Ontario to face Laurentian and Nipissing on Jan. 10 and 11. Both games will be streaming live on OUA.tv.