(WOLFVILLE, N.S._ - The Acadia Axewomen (0-6), eighth in AUS standings, were taking on first-place and CIS No. 5-ranked Saint Mary's (5-0) to conclude their schedule at War Memorial Gymnasium before the winter break.
Acadia had 28 turnovers resulting in 39 Saint Mary's points as the Huskies jumped out to an early lead and didn't look back on route to a 78-43 victory over the Axewomen.
The Huskies jumped out to a quick 6-0 lead forcing an Acadia timeout in the first minute of play. Exiting the timeout, the Axewomen got the ball down low and converted their first bucket of the game but a 16-0 Saint Mary's run stretched their lead to a 27-06 advantage entering the second quarter.
The Huskies would continue to dominate in the second and stretched their lead to 32, 49-17 at the half.
After halftime, the Axewomen would fare no better against the AUS leading Saint Mary's, who extended their lead to 38, 63-25 entering the final frame.
In the fourth quarter, Acadia would put a dent into their deficit ending the game on a 14-4 run. In spite of the late run, the Axewomen fell 78-43.
Acadia's Subway player of the game Emily Macleod led the final run for the Acadia scoring 12 of her 17 points in the fourth. Macleod also added four rebounds and three steals.
Alexandra Berry had 12 points and eight boards for Acadia, including seven boards on the offensive glass. Janelle Vanhie had four points and eight rebounds and Tamara Dondi.
Huskies Subway player of the game Kennisha-Shanice Luberisse had 15 points and six rebounds in the Saint Mary's victory. Rookie forward Emma Valikoski had 18 points for Saint Mary's on 7-7 shooting from the field including 3-3 from behind the distance arc. Carlie Nugent chipped in 11 points and four boards in the win.
Acadia will be back at War Memorial Gymnasium to start the new Yyear Jan. 10 taking on StFX and then head to Halifax Jan. 13 for a rematch against Saint Mary's. Saint Mary's will open up the new year in back-to-back matchups against UNB during their Shoot for the Cure weekend.
During the holiday break, the Axewomen will be participating in the annual Thunder Selects Tournament hosted at Saint Mary's December 28 to 30.
Source: Ashley Hasley for Acadia Sports Information