LONDON, Ont. - Western Mustangs women's basketball team had a dominating performance, defeating the Waterloo Warriors 83-37 on Feb. 12 at Alumni Hall.

The Mustangs came out with a strong offense, led by Katelyn Leddy’s 10 points on 10 attempts. In the first quarter the Mustangs were 100% at the free-throw line as Leddy and Lacey Knox each drained two. Western’s defense also dominated in the first with 12 rebounds, Leddy contributed four. Matteke Hutzler had two steals to aid the Mustang’s defense. Mustangs led 26-8 at the end of the first.

Western held Waterloo to an additional nine points, while adding another 30 to extend their lead to 56-17 at half. The majority of the Mustang’s points were well-executed lay-ups. Jenny Vaughan was top scorer of the quarter contributing eight points, while Leddy continued to lead the Mustangs with 13 points. Western’s had seven steals in the second, while Waterloo had two.

Warrior defense was able to hold the Mustangs to nine points in the third, while Waterloo’s offense out-scored the Mustang 13-9. Despite the Warrior’s offensive surge led by Erin Tilley, the Mustang’s still held onto a 65-30 lead. With just under three minutes remaining the quarter Leddy left the game with an ankle injury and Waterloo’s Tilley left with a shoulder injury.

“Its a medium ankle sprain, nothing too serious,” says Mustang head coach Stephan Barrie, on Leddy’s injury. “We will have to see where it is next weekend, but she will be ready for playoffs.”
 
In the final quarter, Western defense held strong with 12 rebounds holding Waterloo to seven points. Laura Dally's seven points led the fourth quarter Mustang offense, as Western defeated Waterloo 83-37.

With this win, the Mustangs improve their record to 16-3. Western will look to finish off the regular season strong as they play Lakehead on Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.