POST GAME
LETHBRIDGE – The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns capped off a thrilling weekend with a hard-fought 66-60 victory over the Victoria Vikes, securing both wins in their back-to-back series. The Pronghorns entered the game for Pronghorns Athletics' Shoot for the Cure night, sporting their alternate pink jerseys as part of the annual event. After a strong defensive performance in yesterday's win, where they limited Victoria's star forward Abigail Becker to just 14 points, Lethbridge came into this matchup looking to build on their momentum. Despite trailing by as many as 15 points multiple times, the Horns displayed incredible resilience and determination to claw their way back into the game. Tobore Okome finished as the team's top scorer with a double-double performance (16 points, 10 rebounds), while Abigail Becker led the Vikes with 21 points and 9 rebounds. The Pronghorns' fight and defensive effort earned them a well-deserved win. The Horns now turn their focus to the University of Calgary Dinos a rival matchup next weekend on the road.

Q1

• Abigail Becker wasted no time, putting up 4 points and 3 offensive rebounds early, showcasing her dominance in the post with her 6-foot-5 frame.
• Karis de Paiva hit a clutch corner 3-pointer to extend the Vikes' lead to 8, while Lethbridge struggled from deep, connecting on only 1 of their first 7 three-point attempts.
• The Vikes went on a late scoring run to push their lead to 13 points by the end of the quarter. Victoria led Lethbridge, 24-11.

Q2

• Kamryn Deklerk made a slick pass to Abby Stonehocker off a well-executed screen, contributing to Lethbridge's offense but still unable to fully contain Victoria's firepower.
• Jade Dittmer knocked down another 3-pointer, bringing the Vikes' shooting from beyond the arc to 57% on the night.
• Viktoriia Kovalevska drove hard to the basket before dishing to Courtney McKee for a clean corner 3-pointer, showing Lethbridge's ability to respond.
• In the final seconds of the half, Piper Dobbelsteyn hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, cutting the deficit to 7 points. Victoria led Lethbridge, 40-33 at halftime.

Q3

• Kyra Collier sparked the Pronghorns' comeback with a crafty steal at midcourt, converting the fast break into a hook shot off the glass. Lethbridge's transition game, with 22 fast-break points, played a major role in their return to contention.
• Abby Stonehocker fought through heavy defensive pressure to corral an offensive rebound and score a tough basket, helping Lethbridge close the gap.
• In the final 20 seconds of the quarter, Janessa Doctor nailed a clutch 3-pointer to pull Lethbridge within one point. On the last offensive possession of the quarter, Kyra Collier grabbed an offensive rebound and put it back in, giving the Pronghorns their first lead of the game. Lethbridge led Victoria, 50-49, heading into the final frame.

Q4

• Janna Talib hit a last-ditch 3-pointer for the Vikes after they recovered an offensive rebound, attempting to keep the game close.
• Janessa Doctor answered with another contested 3-pointer for Lethbridge, helping to extend their lead. The Pronghorns' defense was key in this final push, as they had accumulated 8 more steals than the Vikes with just 4 minutes remaining.
• Abby Stonehocker finished a key play with a tight basket off a pass from Piper Dobbelsteyn, giving Lethbridge a 10-point lead with just a minute left to play.
• Lethbridge held firm, closing out the game with a 66-60 victory. Their resilience and team effort on both ends of the floor proved too much for the Vikes to overcome.
• Final Score: University of Lethbridge Pronghorns 66 - University of Victoria Vikes 60

NEXT UP
The Pronghorns head to Calgary, AB next weekend to take on the University of Calgary Dinos on Friday, February 7 at 6 p.m., while the Vikes return home to face Thompson Rivers Wolfpack.