Box Score ST. CATHARINES, Ont - The Brock University women's basketball team (2-3 OUA) outlasted the Queen's University Gaels (2-3 OUA) on their way to a 73-64 victory on Saturday night at the Bob Davis Gymnasium. 

Brock took an early 12-4 lead in the opening quarter, led by the play of rookie guard Melissa Tatti. The visiting side went on an 11-5 run as the first quarter came to an end with both teams tied at 21. 

The second quarter proved to be the lowest scoring quarter for both sides, as each team stepped up their defensive play. The Badgers managed to hold onto a 32-31 lead at the half. 

Brock went on a 14-2 run to open the third quarter, leading 46-33 with five minutes left in the frame.

Queens mounted a late comeback in the fourth quarter, which resulted in a tie game at 60-60 with 3:09 left in the contest. The Badgers then went on a 7-2 run, and closed out the game going 8-for-8 from the free throw line to secure the nine-point victory.

Brock had four players in double digits, led by senior Jenalyn Yumol who finished with 14 points and six assists, including 12-for-16 from the charity stripe. Rookie guard Melissa Tatti contributed with 14 points, going 4-for-7 from downtown. Kira Cornellssen added 13 points and eight rebounds off the bench. Rounding out the Brock leaders were Kayla Santilli, Becky Ralph and Katie Harpur who chipped in with 10, nine and eight points respectively.

For the Gaels, Emily Hazlett led all scorers with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while shooting 4-for-6 from behind the arc. Abby Dixon and Jenny Wright both chipped in with 13 points each in the loss.  

The Badgers shot 41.4% (24-for-58) from the field, 30.4% (7-for-23) from beyond the arc and 69.2% (18-for-26) from the charity stripe. Queen's went 22-for-61 (36.1%) from the field, 9-for-19 (47.4%) from three-point range and 11-for-14 (78.6%) from the free throw line.

The Badgers next action is November 28th and 29th when they are on the road against the Windsor Lancers and Western Mustangs.