WINDSOR, Ont. – The Ontario Tech women's basketball team put together a strong second half but couldn't recover from a tough start in an 81–52 loss to the Windsor Lancers on Saturday evening at the Toldo Lancer Centre.

Windsor opened the game on a 28–13 run in the first quarter and extended its lead to 51–21 at halftime. Ontario Tech responded well after the break, outscoring the Lancers 31–30 in the second half behind more consistent shooting and ball movement.

Rosheen Antonroy led the Ridgebacks with 11 points on 5-for-9 shooting, while Adra Barnet, Kaleah Gosse, Elliot Cowan, and Ayat Weber each added seven. Quincy Okubasu was a force on the glass, pulling down seven rebounds to go with four points.

Ontario Tech finished the night shooting 34 per cent from the field and 75 per cent from the free-throw line. The Ridgebacks' bench contributed 27 points, highlighted by Weber's strong minutes off the bench.

For Windsor, Kali Grootenboer dominated with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Julia Chiarot added 14 points and six steals.

The Ridgebacks return to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre on Thursday, November 6, when they host the Ottawa Gee-Gees in their home opener.