OSHAWA, Ont. - In their regular season finale, the Durham College women's basketball team ended the Algonquin Thunder's 15-game winning streak, defeating the visitors from Ottawa by a final score of 67-45 on Sunday afternoon at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre.

The monumental win over the OCAA east first place team was the first for the Lords since a 75-59 victory over Algonquin on October 21, 2016. With the win, Durham ends their season third in the OCAA east division with a 12-5 record, their best results since finishing 13-5 in 2013-14.

In the win, the Lords defence shined as they forced the Thunder into numerous turnovers and dominated the paint. Durham outpaced Algonquin in steals 15-7 and in blocks 5-2. In addition, DC's high-paced offence caused chaos defensively for the first place Thunder, sending the Lords to the charity stripe 22 times. Not letting easy baskets slip away, Durham shot over 86 per cent from the free throw line as a team, which turned into 19 additional points on top of their primary scoring.

DC will now prepare to host an OCAA crossover qualifying game next Saturday, Feb. 23 against the fifth-place team from the OCAA west division, the Lambton Lions. The winner of the crossover playoff match will advance to the OCAA championship, hosted by the St. Lawrence Vikings in Kingston from Feb. 28 ti Mar. 2. Tip off for the crossover next Saturday is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the CRWC.  
 

FROM THE FLOOR

• Graduating senior Keisha Arthurworrey (Oshawa, Ont.) was a force for the Lords inside, tying for the team-high in scoring with 12 points, including going 8-for-10 from the free throw line.
• Providing a spark off the bench, speedy Alyssa Navarro (Oshawa, Ont.) also notched 12 points for Durham in 22 minutes of action.
• After a dynamic first half, which saw her nearly achieve a double-double through the first two periods, Marie Stasiuk (Cobourg, Ont.) ended the afternoon with her team leading eighth double-double of the season scoring 11 points in the win.
• The first place Thunder were paced by Rita Sibo who recorded a game-high 13 points.
 

IN THE PAINT

• Stasiuk totaled 13 a game-high 13 rebounds, including an impressive seven off the offensive glass. She also added two blocks and two steals.
• Proving to be a true difference maker in the fourth quarter, Arthurworrey grabbed eight rebounds in the game, including six offensive rebounds with several coming late in the contest.
• Sibo achieved a double-double on the afternoon for the Thunder, recording 12 rebounds, while adding four assists and four steals.
 

QUICK LOOK AT THE LORDS

Overall Record: 17-8
Conference Record: 12-5
 
Next game: OCAA Crossover - Saturday, Feb. 23 vs. Lambton Lions • 6 p.m. - Campus Recreation & Wellness Centre

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