Panthers drop weekend set to Capers

Sydney, NS -  The Cape Breton University CAPERS swept their weekend matchup against the UPEI Panthers, winning 88-77. Alison Keough (Marion Bridge, NS) and Hannah Brown(North Sydney, NS) both had strong games for the CAPERS for the second night in a row. Brown scoring 23 points and Keough getting 21. Jenna Mae Ellsworth (Charlottetown, PE) played well in a losing effort, scoring a game-high 24 points.

Turning point - The CAPERS finished the game strong, outscoring the Panthers 29-19 in the final quarter, including a 13-2 run which was capped off by a 3 pointer from Toni Bianchini midway in the game's final quarter.

Individual Leaders

• Hannah Brown led the CAPERS in points with 23 on 9-13 shooting, and also had 8 rebounds
• Alison Keough had an all-around great game, totaling 21 points, and adding 16 rebounds, 5 assists, and a steal
• Jenna Mae Ellsworth had the most points on the night of anyone, scoring 24 points, including a perfect 8/8 from the free throw line

News & Notes

The Subway Player of the Game was Alison Keough

The CAPERS even their record to 3-3

The Panthers fall to 2-4 on the season

Up Next

CBU's next game will be against the X-women, next Saturday, the 25th at 6 PM

The Panthers will return home to host Acadia on Saturday the 25th, also a 6 PM start time

The CAPERS have played their last home game until after the Christmas break. They will be back at home January 12th, when they host UNB.