NORTH YORK, Ont. – The women's basketball team battled hard at Magna Hall Gymnasium, closing the game with a steady fourth quarter in a 53-34 loss against the Seneca Sting.

Durham opened the scoring when Taige Matosas-Adderley finished a layup early in the first, but Seneca's defensive pressure created extra possessions and helped the hosts build momentum. The Sting carried a 13-6 lead after one.

In the second quarter, Durham found some offence at the free-throw line and settled in defensively. Sarah-Jane Laplante knocked down a three and Destinee Archer finished at the rim as Durham trimmed the gap, heading into halftime down 23-17.

Seneca separated in the third, holding Durham to four points in the frame to extend the margin. Durham continued to compete in the fourth, matching Seneca 13-13 over the final 10 minutes, highlighted by a pair of late triples from Laplante to finish the night with pace and energy.
Laplante led Durham with 11 points, hitting three 3-pointers and added four rebounds and two steals.

Archer recorded six points, three rebounds, two steals and an assist, while Matosas-Adderley chipped in four points with four rebounds and an assist.

Kathy Orellana went 5-for-5 at the line, adding three rebounds and a steal. Telia Campbell added four points and four rebounds with two assists.

Aiesha Lewis posted six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal. Beatrice Johnson added four points and three offensive rebounds.

The Lords have a slight break from game action before returning to the court against the Loyalist Lancers on Saturday, February 7 at 1 p.m. in Belleville.

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