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WATERLOO, Ont. - The Golden Hawks were back on the court Saturday night for game two of their back to back home series against the Lakehead Thunderwolves. After taking the first game from them on friday, the Hawks lost this one 68-57.

The first quarter saw Lakehead take a 17-11 lead, led by point guard Sofia Lluch (Mahón, Spain) who dropped eight points in the frame. Laurier started the game shooting just 1 for 8 from three.

W - Cassidy Hirtle pulls up for a middy to cut the Thunderwolves lead. Lakehead up 17-11 after Q1. #WLUvsLAK #Soarabove pic.twitter.com/TBk4b4ieYA

— Laurier Golden Hawks (@WLUAthletics) November 20, 2021

In the second, Lakehead extended their lead, outscoring the Hawks 17-7. , with Maddy White (Bolton, Ont.) recorded five of Laurier's seven points. At half, the Thunderwolves led 34-18.

Laurier found their footing in the second half, scoring 17 points and shooting 30%, however the Hawks could not cut down the deficit. Going into the fourth quarter, Lakehead had a commanding 52-35 lead.

W - Maddy White lays it up to help get Laurier back in the game. Lakehead leads 52-35 after Q3. #WLUvsLAK #Soarabove pic.twitter.com/MNCW2egcio

— Laurier Golden Hawks (@WLUAthletics) November 21, 2021

In the fourth, Laurier came out firing, outscoring Lakehead 22-16, with 13 of those points coming from Cassidy Hirtle (Sarnia, Ont.) and Miranda Campbell (Toronto, Ont.). However, the final push was not enough to complete comeback with the Hawks recording their third loss of the season.

Lakehead really turned things around after a losing effort the night prior, dominating the boards and shooting almost 15% better than Laurier. However, Laurier did commit less turnovers and were able to get in close to the basket, receiving more free throws than the Thunderwolves.

Golden Hawks head coach Coach Paul Falco commented how "Lakehead came out and played with more hunger and desperation".

"We were back on our heels and, although I was pleased the way we battled back, Lakehead was the better team from start to finish."

TOP PERFORMERS
Laurier Golden Hawks 
G - Cassidy Hirtle 
Hirtle played another great game, tallying 16 points in 33 minutes, also recording three assists and a steal.

Lakehead Thunderwolves
G - Sofia Lluch (Mahón, Spain)
Lluch led the Thunderwolves to their first win of the season, putting up 19 points in 34 minutes, while also grabbing seven rebounds. 

UP NEXT
The Golden Hawks (1-3) are back in action Wednesday in Windsor (1-4) for their first matchup of the season against the Lancers. Tip off is set for 6 p.m. and the game can be seen live on OUA.tv