Capers beat Tigers 83-46

Dalhousie Tigers fell to Cape Breton University by a score of 83-46 on Saturday.

In the first quarter, Sydney Guker-Wickie scored Dalhousie's only basket at 3:04, making a jumper to reduce the deficit to 11 points at that moment. Dalhousie struggled offensively, missing 20 out of 21 shots, including all six 3-point attempts. Despite making efforts on the boards with 10 total rebounds, Dalhousie committed five fouls and five turnovers, as the Capers built a lead, highlighted by a 3-pointer from Chermensa Van La Parra at 00:29, closing the quarter with a 23-2 advantage.

In the second quarter, Dalhousie opened with Eva Widmeyer's jumper at 9:24, marking the team's initial points for the quarter. Sydney Guker-Wickie's offensive rebound and Sarah Valley's 3-pointer at 7:38 narrowed the gap slightly, assisted by Madelyn White. Melina Collins contributed with a jumper at 4:13, followed by a free throw shortly after, bringing the score to 12-35. In the final minute, Samantha Manieri added two free throws, finishing the quarter with Dalhousie scoring 14 points to the Capers' 47.

In the third quarter, Dalhousie put up a strong effort against the Capers, scoring 17 points. Samantha Manieri opened the quarter with a steal at 9:48, followed by Sydney Guker-Wickie's successful 3-pointer at 9:08. Melina Collins made notable contributions with consecutive layups at 6:49 and 5:41, while Simona Matic added a key layup and a free throw around 1:23. Despite a tight contest in this quarter, Dalhousie's offensive plays were met with the Capers' consistent scoring, closing the quarter with a narrow score difference.

In the fourth quarter, Dalhousie's Samantha Manieri initiated the scoring with an assist to Abby Carpenter's layup at 9:21, closing the gap to 33-65. Later in the game, Melina Collins contributed with two successful free throws at 4:11, bringing the score to 38-76. Despite turnovers by Simona Matic at 9:47 and Abby Carpenter at 5:24, Dalhousie managed a strong finish with Matic hitting a 3-pointer at 1:16, followed by Collins converting two free throws with 14 seconds remaining, finalizing the quarter with a score of 46-83.

Melina Collins led Dalhousie with 14 points, hitting 6 out of 8 free throws. Samantha Manieri contributed significantly with 6 points and 6 rebounds, while also making 4 out of 5 free throws. Simona Matic added 9 points and secured 5 rebounds, with a notable 3-for-8 field goal shooting, including a 3-point shot. Sydney Guker-Wickie recorded 5 points and 5 rebounds, hitting 1 out of 3 from beyond the arc.