TORONTO, Ont. – History was made Wednesday night as the Ontario Tech women's basketball team earned their first road win in program history, defeating the University of Toronto Varsity Blues 74-71.
In what was a back and forth contest all night long, the Ridgebacks found themselves down seven heading into the final quarter. Ontario Tech outscored Toronto 24-14 and took a three-point lead with less than a minute to go before
Sara Esongola Biango (Montreal, Que.) came up with a game-saving block as time expired.
Hadeza Ismaila (Ottawa, Ont.) stole the show for the Ridgebacks as she finished the night with 17 points, eight rebounds and two blocks.
Vanessa Budimunda (Montreal, Que.) also had a big game as she recorded a 10-point, 14-rebound double-double. Varsity Blues guard Ellen Ougrinov led all players with 24 points and four three-pointers.
Wednesday's result ends the Ridgebacks' 10-game losing streak and they will record at least two wins in a season for the first time in program history. They'll look to build off their historic night on Sunday when they take on the Varsity Blues once again in Toronto.
RIDGEBACKS AT A GLANCE
Overall Record: 2-13 (W-L)
Conference Record: 2-3
Next game: Sunday, March 6 @ Toronto Varsity Blues (1 p.m. – Toronto, Ont.)
