The Niagara College women's basketball team earned their first victory of the season on Saturday, November 10th. The Knights earned a hard fought 61-59 victory, and the win marks the first time in 8 seasons a Niagara College women's basketball team has defeated Sheridan.
Knights Head Coach Ron Lemon felt that his team has "improved every game." The Knights started the season slowly losing their first two games, but the road victory over a talented Sheridan team, makess a strong statement to the rest of the OCAA West Division,
Offensively the Knights were led by 5-foot-10 center Kaitlyn McPherson. The second year Early Childhood Education student from Welland, finished the game with 20 points and 4 rebounds.
Coach Lemon felt his team's superior ball movement in the second half was the difference in the game.
6-foot-1 forward Miranda Ross had her best game of the season recording 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Kate Montgomery and Lauren Brew continued their solid play for the Knights.
The Knights next game is scheduled for Thursday, November 15th at 6:00pm when the team hosts the Redeemer Royals. Coach Lemon expressed that "in a tough league like the OCAA West, any team can win. Redeemer is an immensely improved team."
Admission to all Knights varsity home games is free, and for those who are unable to be in attendance, all games are broadcast and archived at www.sportslive.ca.
