Sea-Hawks beat Tigers 76-64
Cairo Henning led the team in scoring with 11 points.
ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland — Memorial University defeated Dalhousie University, 76-64, with a significant rebounding advantage, pulling down 50 boards to Dalhousie's 24.
Dalhousie opened the first quarter with a challenging start, initially trailing Memorial. Despite Memorial's early 12-point lead at 7:01, Dalhousie managed to cut into the deficit with contributions from Cairo Henning and Melina Collins. Henning scored consistently in the paint, while Collins assisted on a key 3-pointer by Madelyn White to narrow the gap.
Dalhousie capitalized on turnovers, with Henning's layup at 14 seconds left, bringing the score within reach. Throughout the quarter, Dalhousie maintained pressure, forcing the Sea-Hawks into multiple turnovers. The quarter concluded with Dalhousie trailing narrowly, 23-20, after closing the gap significantly in the final minutes.
The second quarter opened with a burst of activity as Dalhousie worked to close the gap. Madelyn White's three-pointer at 8:23 brought the score to 24-26, showcasing a brief momentum shift. However, the Sea-Hawks countered with strong shooting, extending their lead with a series of successful field goals.
Dalhousie continued to fight, with Gracie Dalton contributing a layup and free throw to narrow the deficit. Despite these efforts, the Sea-Hawks' offensive push, highlighted by Serena Phillips' three-pointer, maintained their advantage. The quarter concluded with Memorial leading, 46-34, as Dalhousie aimed to regroup for the next phase of play.
Dalhousie opened the third quarter with scoring contributions from Madelyn White, who connected on a 3-pointer at 9:08 and added a layup shortly after. The Sea-Hawks responded with consistent scoring, maintaining a significant lead throughout the quarter.
Dalhousie faced a challenging stretch midway through the quarter as Memorial extended their advantage to 20 points at the 5:19 mark. Despite this, Dalhousie showed resilience with a late push, highlighted by Lauren Steele's three-point play with 1:48 remaining.
The quarter concluded with Dalhousie trailing Memorial, 66-50, as the Sea-Hawks' scoring consistency kept the visitor's comeback efforts at bay.
Dalhousie initiated the fourth quarter with a defensive stop, as Madelyn White blocked a layup attempt by the Sea-Hawks. Shortly after, Melina Collins connected on a three-pointer at 8:32, narrowing the gap. Despite the early momentum, the Sea-Hawks maintained control with an 18-point lead early in the quarter.
Dalhousie continued to apply pressure with a series of three-pointers, including one by Simona Matic at 3:19, assisted by Cairo Henning. The team capitalized on turnovers, with Collins and Henning both recording steals that led to scoring opportunities.
As the quarter closed, Dalhousie outscored the Sea-Hawks in the fourth by 14–10, but Memorial's lead was insurmountable. The game concluded with a final score of 76–64 in favor of Memorial.
Cairo Henning scored 11 points and collected five rebounds, contributing significantly on both ends of the court. Madelyn White tallied 18 points, including four 3-pointers, while also recording two steals. Simona Matic added six points and led the team with five assists. Melina Collins finished with six points and three steals, impacting the game defensively.
The Tigers head down Robie Street on Friday to battle thier cross-town rivials, the SMU Hiskies.