Box Score SUDBURY, ON - The Western Mustangs wrapped up their weekend up north collecting their fifth-straight win of the season against the Laurentian Voyageurs, defeating them 76-38.

Laurentian scored the opening points in the game, however the Mustangs were quick to respond, earning the lead early on following a successful three from Emily Capretta. 

The Voyageurs held tight to the Mustangs defensively, getting in their way and pulling down the majority of Western's rebounds, as both sides kept putting their bodies on the line to protect the ball and earn possessions.  

Lots of back and forth action as both sides maintained high intensity throughout the first quarter, ultimately coming to an end with the Mustangs in the lead at 20-14.
 

W ?? END 1ST

As @uwowbb face the Laurentian Voyageurs in Sudbury this afternoon, the first quarter has come to a close with the Mustangs in the lead. Emily Capretta leads Western's scoring efforts, with 7 so far

WES | 20
LAU | 14#RunWithUs #WesternMustangs #WESvsLAU pic.twitter.com/lPD66vETPs

— Western Mustangs (@WesternMustangs) January 20, 2024

The Mustangs opened this second quarter notably more powerful defensively, off the heels of several impressive steals and increased pressure to end the first quarter. 

Western is appearing much more calm and in control of this game, not making rushed choices and remaining smart in their shot attempts extending their lead up to 16 points by the midway mark of the quarter.

After holding their opponent to only four points all quarter, the Mustangs furthered their lead to end the first half up at 39-18. 
 

W?? HALFTIME

It was an electric end to the first half, as @uwowbb not only extended their lead to 21 points, but held the Voyageurs to only 4 in the second quarter

WES | 39
LAU | 18#RunWithUs #WesternMustangs #WESvsLAU pic.twitter.com/FAFfFV6OGO

— Western Mustangs (@WesternMustangs) January 20, 2024

 

Western built themselves a massive lead as the midway mark of the third quarter passed, going up by 33 points, shooting at 45.5% from the field, while holding Laurentian down to 20.5%.

The Voyageurs are still yet to give up, still playing with their all and leaving it all on the court as they try to get back within reach of the Mustangs lead. 

Western have held the lead since they took it back from the Voyageurs in the first quarter, and continued to extend their dominating performance as the third quarter closed out with a score of 67-33 for the Mustangs. 
 

W?? END 3rd

As the third quarter closed out, @uwowbb continued to expand upon their lead against the Voyageurs, leading by 34 to end.

WES | 67
LAU | 33#RunWithUs #WesternMustangs #WESvsLAU pic.twitter.com/zyNbQkKaPH

— Western Mustangs (@WesternMustangs) January 20, 2024

 

The Voyageurs had a stronger offensive display in the third quarter than back in the second, scoring almost four times the number of points at 14. 

The first half of the final quarter showed a different side to Laurentian, as they held the Mustangs within two points as both teams had only scored 5 and 7 points respectively, by the mid-way mark. 

Although the first and fourth quarters were more even in terms of points scored, the Mustangs ultimately took home the win up at 76-38, wrapping up Western's weekend road trip with back-to-back wins. 
 

W?? FINAL

MUSTANGS WIN! It's back-to-back wins for @uwowbb this weekend as they return to London with their fifth-straight win, defeating the Voyageurs by 38 points.

Emily Capretta was the top scorer, with 31 points.

WES | 76
LAU | 38#RunWithUs #WesternMustangs #WESvsLAU pic.twitter.com/KmbXC3exYb

— Western Mustangs (@WesternMustangs) January 20, 2024

The Mustangs will return back to Alumni Hall next weekend as they face the Queens Gaels on Friday night at 6 pm, before Saturday's 2024 Senior Night against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. 

Fans can purchase tickets at WesternMustangs.ca/Tickets or watch live at OUA.tv - Western students present your OneCard at Alumni Hall for free entry!