February 6, 2023...WELLAND - The Niagara Knights women's basketball team got off to a hot start in their Wednesday night tilt in Etobicoke against the undefeated Humber Hawks before ultimately falling 62-51.

Niagara jumped out to a quick 14-7 lead after the first quarter and continued to lead through the second.

The Hawks showed some signs of life through the second, but continued to struggle against the Niagara offence. A buzzer-beating three pulled the Hawks within nine of the Knights 35-26 half-time lead.

While the Knights dominated the first half, Humber came out firing on all cylinders in the third, going on an 11 point run before the Knights scored their only basket of the quarter to tie things up at 37-37. Humber took over the lead without looking back, outscoring the Knights 19-2 to end the third quarter up 45-37.

Humber began to run away with the lead going on a five point run before the Knights started to find their footing trailing 50-40 midway through the fourth. 

The Hawks continued to roll with the lead, eventually cruising to their 13th win of the season (13-0) with a 62-51 victory over the blue and white.

Taryn Mitchell led the Knights with 15 points, while Molly Taylor pitched in a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds.

Next up for the Knights will be a trip to London, Ont. Saturday for a tough match-up with the Fanshawe Falcons (8-5).