Falcons Women's Basketball Win Home Opener

(London, Ontario) – The Fanshawe Falcons women's basketball team (2-0) hosted their home opener at the Glenn Johnston Athletic Centre against the visiting St. Clair Saints (0-1). The Falcons delivered an impressive performance for the hometown crowd, defeating St. Clair 66–50.

Fanshawe's tenacity on all facets of the floor was on full display, as they dominated the Saints by recording 12 more points off turnovers, 13 more rebounds, eight more second-chance points, and a whopping 24 more points in the paint.

Ashlyn Anderson (Latchford, ON) was unstoppable on both ends of the court all night. She finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds, four steals, and two blocks, stuffing the stat sheet. Through two games this season, Anderson is averaging 17 points, 13 rebounds, 3.5 steals, and 2.5 blocks per game.

Layla MacKenzie (Camlachie, ON) also found her rhythm offensively, tying Anderson for a game high with 19 points while adding three steals on the defensive end.

Fanshawe carried a comfortable 36–19 lead into halftime, and despite a 20-point third quarter by the Saints that cut the deficit to 11, the Falcons maintained control and never allowed St. Clair to get any closer.

The Falcons women's basketball team will look to remain perfect as they face a tough test against the always-dangerous Humber Hawks (1-0) at the Glenn Johnston Athletic Centre on Saturday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m.

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