Ridgebacks defeat Varsity Blues for first season win
OSHAWA, Ont. – Ontario Tech Ridgebacks' women's basketball team staged a thrilling fourth-quarter rally to secure a 69-60 win over the Toronto Varsity Blues and pick up their first win of the season.
Kaleah Gosse led the charge with a game-high 20 points, showcasing her versatility with a mix of jumpers and two clutch three-pointers. Quincy Okubasu dominated the boards, grabbing eight rebounds and adding eight points. Amarachi Achioso contributed across the board with eight points, seven rebounds, and a game-high four steals.
Ontario Tech's defensive intensity was key, forcing 24 turnovers and turning them into 16 points.
The Ridgebacks will look to build on this momentum when they visit the Guelph Gryphons on Nov. 29. Tip-off is at 6 p.m.
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- Achioso and Hutton named Ontario Tech athletes of the weekDustin Hutton of men's hockey and Amarachi Achioso of women's basketball have been named Ontario Tech athletes of the week for the period ending on December 1.
- Ridgebacks fall short in match up with GryphonsA strong start for the Guelph Gryphons proved to be too much, as the Ridgebacks women's basketball team fell 84-68 on the road.
- Gosse and Baker named Ontario Tech athletes of the weekKeon Baker of men's basketball and Kaleah Gosse of women's basketball have been named Ontario Tech athletes of the week for the period ending on November 24.
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- Ridgebacks end road trip in WaterlooThe Ontario Tech Ridgebacks fell to the Waterloo Warriors 71-39 to finish their road trip on Saturday night.
- Laurier downs Ridgebacks on the roadThe Ontario Tech women's basketball team fell to Laurier Golden Hawks 75-39 on Friday night.
