PREVIEW: Gee-Gees set for highly anticipated Bytown Battle against #1 Carleton Ravens

Photo: Greg Kolz
Photo: Greg Kolz
December 5, 2023

Wednesday, December 6

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (8-1) vs #1 Carleton Ravens (9-0)
  • Location: Montpetit Hall
  • Tip-off: 6 p.m.
  • Last Meeting: Ottawa 62, Carleton 55 – Feb. 15, 2023 at Raven's Nest

The Gee-Gees women's basketball team is set to take on their crosstown rivals and reigning national champions, the #1 Carleton Ravens, for the first time this season. 

On Wednesday night, the Gee-Gees and Ravens will meet in Montpetit Hall for a 6 p.m. tip-off to end the 2023 portion of the U SPORTS basketball season. 

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
  • The Gee-Gees have been solid against their OUA competition, reaching an eight-game winning streak following the weekend's victories over York and McMaster.
  • Home court could be key for Ottawa in this matchup. With only two home games under their belt so far this season, the Gee-Gees are undefeated in Montpetit Hall. Last season, the Gee-Gees were 9-1 at home through the regular season.
  • This is the first meeting between Ottawa and Carleton this season, they will have another opportunity to play each other in the second half of the season in Feb. 2024.

CARLETON GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Points (per game): Kali Pocrnic – 15.6
    • Assists (per game): Kali Pocrnic – 3.3
    • Rebounds (per game): Jaqueline Urban – 10.1
  • The Ravens lead the OUA with 80.9 points per game. Scoring responsibilities are shared amongst the lineup, with four players averaging double digits in points per game.
  • Carleton logged triple digits for the first time this season with a 107-41 win over the York Lions.
  • Undefeated, the Raven's closest game was an 81-79 win over the Brock Badgers.