Grizzlies back on track, defeat Lords 65-49, record seventh win of fall semester

Barrie, ON -- Grizzlies back on track, defeat Lords 65-49, record seventh win of fall semester.

The first quarter saw a competitive start, with Georgian taking a slight lead of 21-17. However, Durham struggled in the second quarter, only managing to score 9 points while Georgian scored 6. This gave Georgian a small lead going into halftime, with the score at 27-26.

The third quarter proved to be crucial for Georgian, as they outscored Durham 18-9. This extended their lead to 45-35 heading into the final quarter. In the fourth quarter, Georgian continued their strong performance, adding another 20 points to their tally. Durham fought hard but could only manage 14 points, resulting in a final score of 65-49 in favor of Georgian.

Looking at the individual player stats, Georgian's Janella Viado (Milton, ON) and Kory Hook (Barrie, ON) were the top performers, both scoring 20 points. Viado shot 7-18 from the field and made 4 three-pointers, while Hook made 4 three-pointers as well. Kyanna Thompson (Barrie, ON) also had a solid game, scoring 12 points.

In terms of shooting percentages, Durham struggled from beyond the arc, making only 4 of their 15 three-point attempts (26.7%). Georgian had a slightly better three-point shooting percentage, making 11 of their 39 attempts (28.2%). However, Georgian had a higher overall shooting percentage of 33.8% compared to Durham's 40.4%.


Overall, Georgian's strong third quarter performance and their ability to convert their free throws (61.5%) played a significant role in their victory. Durham fought hard, but their struggles in the second and third quarters ultimately cost them the game.

In conclusion, Georgian emerged victorious with a final score of 65-49 against Durham. Georgian's Janella Viado and Kory Hook were the top scorers. Georgian's strong shooting from beyond the arc and their solid defensive performance contributed to their win.