KINGSTON, Ont. - The Western Mustangs used a nine goal first half effort to secure their third consecutive OUA championship title beating the Guelph Gryphons 13-8 on Sunday afternoon on Tindall Field.

"The team played great, the preparation was excellent and that really was the difference here," said Mustangs head coach Dave Hastings after the win. "I mean we came out flying up 9-1 at the half. We came prepared, we came ready to play and Guelph is a great team and we knew we were going to have to come out and play hard so it was a lot of fun to watch them play well."

Not only is the title the third straight, and fourth overall, for Western, it also continues the Mustangs record breaking winning streak which sits at 41 consecutive regular season or playoff victories, or 55 straight wins including exhibition play.

The Mustangs attack came early and often as they got on the scoresheet seven times before Guelph scored their first marker. After adding two more the Mustangs set themselves up well heading into the second half up 9-1.

Guelph kept their composure however, and started to pick up their offensive game. Dana Skyvington, who finished with four goals and two assists on the day, added two quick strikes for the Gryphons to start the second half. Guelph scored five more times but Western kept just out of reach for the Gryphons adding four goals in the second half to take a 13-8 victory.

Tawnie Johnson scored three times and added two assists while Michelle Farrugia tallied three of her own to power the Mustang offense. Cait Mancuso got the win in net.

In addition to the championship, three Mustangs were honoured by the OUA with Hastings being named Coach of the Year, while Johnson and Kristen Stafford were both selected to the OUA All-Star Team.