Rustlers defeat Ooks 84-63

The Lakeland Rustlers defeated the NAIT Ooks 84-63 Saturday night in Lloydminster.  

The Rustlers came out strong and aggressive, as they looked to get the ball inside.  The Ooks did a good job moving the ball and getting good looks, but the Rustlers pushed the ball in transition, helping them to build a 24-11 lead after the first quarter.  The Rustlers continued their strong post play in the second quarter.  The Ooks showed that they would not be pushed over, as they hit tough shots.  At the half, the Rustlers led 42-30.  The Rustlers would be the aggressor early on in the third quarter, but the Ooks forced the Rustlers into poor decisions.  The Rustlers would get more aggressive as the quarter went on, lead 62-44 after three.  In the fourth quarter, the Rustlers had good ball movement, finding easy, open shots.  On the other end of the court, the Ooks put themselves in tough positions and could not cut into the lead the Rustlers had built.  The Rustlers would go on to win 84-63.

Player of the Game for the Rustlers was #11, Hailey Sommers.  Player of the Game for the Ooks was #4, Malesha Petterson.