SAULT STE.MARIE - Laurier's women's basketball team was back in action on Friday night in Sault Ste. Marie for the first of two games against the Algoma Thunderbirds. Thanks to a solid defensive effort that saw only 19 points allowed in the second half, the Golden Hawks came away with a 58-46 win.

The first quarter started out rough for the Golden Hawks as they found themselves down 12-4 with four minutes left in the quarter. However, with the help of two late quarter three-pointers by Cassidy Hirtle (Sarnia, Ont.), the Hawks were able to tie up the game 14-14 going into the second quarter.

The second quarter found both teams going back and forth, keeping the game extremely close. The Hawks were able to take a two point lead going into half with a last second layup by Miranda Campbell (Toronto, Ont.). At the half, Laurier led Algoma 29-27.

Maddy White (Bolton, Ont.) came out firing in the third quarter, scoring seven of Laurier's first nine points of the quarter. Meanwhile, Algoma was able to keep it somewhat close with a few buckets of their own. Laurier's scoring slowed down to end the quarter, but still commanded a 44-39 lead going into the fourth quarter.

W?? - Maddy White with the and 1to put Laurier up 38-35 mid way through the 3rd quarter. ???????? #soarabove pic.twitter.com/W1emeLq6yz

— Laurier Golden Hawks (@WLUAthletics) February 12, 2022

W?? - Miranda Campbell extends the lead at the end of the 3rd quarter. Laurier leads Algoma 44-39 going into the fourth and final quarter. ???????? #soarabove pic.twitter.com/7pZFWQEkBj

— Laurier Golden Hawks (@WLUAthletics) February 12, 2022

In the fourth, Algoma attempted a pushback making it a two point game, however Laurier took over, going on a 10-3 run to end the quarter and pull out the 58-46 win on the road.

W?? - Alliasen Miscione with the pull up mid range to put the Golden Hawks up by 7 half way through the fourth. ???????? #soarabove pic.twitter.com/5YrjdTbi5v

— Laurier Golden Hawks (@WLUAthletics) February 12, 2022

While Algoma dominated the glass, out rebounding Laurier 39-31, Laurier found their points off steals where they recorded 15 throughout the game resulting in a ton of fast break points.

TOP PERFORMERS
Laurier Golden Hawks
G - Alliasen Miscione (Hamilton, Ont.)
The 3rd year guard played an outstanding game today recording eight points, six being from beyond the arch, three assists and a whopping four steals.

Algoma Thunderbirds
F - Megan Looney (Buckeye, AZ.)
Looney played a great game off the bench, recording a double double consisting of 18 points and 15 rebounds in the losing effort.

UP NEXT
The Golden Hawks tip-off against Algoma for the second game in the back-to-back starting at 4:00 PM.