PREVIEW: #10 women’s basketball look to avenge 2022-23 playoff loss as they host Waterloo, Laurier

Photo: Greg Mason
Photo: Greg Mason
January 23, 2024

Friday, January 25

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (13-2) vs. Waterloo Warriors (10-4)
  • Location: Montpetit Hall
  • Tip-off: 6 p.m.
  • Last Meeting: Ottawa 56, Waterloo 66 – Feb. 25, 2023 at PAC 

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
  • This is the first time Ottawa will face Waterloo after suffering a heartbreaking loss to the Warriors in the 2023 Critelli Cup playoffs, putting an end to the Gee-Gees season.
  • Ottawa is back on a four-game win streak, building momentum throughout January. All these wins have been by 11 points or more.

WATERLOO GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Points (per game): Ghiselle Poblete – 15.7
    • Assists (per game): Ghiselle Poblete – 2.6
    • Rebounds (per game): Nehita Oko-Oboh – 9.6
  • Nehita Oko-Oboh ranks fourth in the OUA with 9.6 rebounds per game. Twice, she has registered 15 rebound games this season.
  • The Warriors sit at the top of the OUA West rankings, they've picked up three consecutive wins, and look to separate themselves in the final games of the season.

Saturday, January 25

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (13-2) vs. Laurier Golden Hawks (8-6)
  • Location: Montpetit Hall
  • Tip-off: 2 p.m.
  • Last Meeting: Ottawa 73, Laurier 46 – Jan. 6, 2023, at Laurier Athletic Complex

LAURIER GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Points (per game): Cassidy Hirtle – 16.4
    • Assists (per game): Cassidy Hirtle – 2.1
    • Rebounds (per game): Kate White – 5.8
  • While the Golden Hawks are amongst the middle of the pack in the OUA West standings, they have proven to be a challenge for even the top OUA teams snagging a 61-59 win over Guelph and even taking down the likes of the 11-4 Brock Badgers.
  • Before heading to Montpetit Hall, Laurier will take on the #1 ranked Carleton Ravens.