Box Score

BRANDON, Man. – The University of Alberta Pandas led from start to finish and forced 30 turnovers in an 88-75 win over the Brandon Bobcats on Saturday, completing a weekend sweep.

Alberta opened on a 19-12 run in the first quarter and led 43-37 at halftime despite Brandon outscoring the Pandas 25-24 in the second. The Pandas pulled away in the third, outscoring the Bobcats 24-16 to go up 67-53, and led by as many as 18 points. Brandon cut into the margin with a 22-point fourth quarter, but never got closer than the final margin.

Kiah Easton-Ihediohanma led Alberta with 18 points, and Kate White added 14 points and four steals. Ella Rees had eight points, seven assists and four steals, Sophie Hall scored 10 off the bench, and Reece Hall pulled down 14 rebounds. Alberta's bench outscored Brandon's 43-7, and the Pandas scored 32 points off 30 Bobcats turnovers.

Abby Shand led Brandon with 26 points and eight assists, Halle Penner scored 20, and Josephine Odude added 17 points and 13 rebounds. Brandon outrebounded Alberta 44-40 and went 24-for-33 at the free-throw line, but the 30 turnovers proved too much to overcome.

The win moves Alberta to 2-0 on the season, while Brandon falls to 0-4.

The Pandas will return home to host the Trinity Western Spartans on Friday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at bearsandpandas.ca/tickets.

Brandon will travel to face the MacEwan Griffins on Friday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m.

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