Queen's vs. York February 2, 2008

Barnes Scores 22 in OT Loss Against York
by Queen's University Sports information Office

Sarah Barnes' (St. Catharines, Ont.) 22 points and nine rebounds weren't enough as the Queen's Golden Gaels women's basketball squad fell 71-66 in a thrilling overtime battle.

York started the game on a 6-0 run before the Gaels earned their first point and the first quarter ended with the Lions holding a slim 17-13 lead. Queen's had trouble in the second quarter making shots and poured in just eight points while the Lions managed 12 to give them a 29-21 halftime lead. In the third, the Gaels evened the score by posting 22 points and played a better defensive game which set up an exciting fourth quarter.

In the fourth, York and Queen's exchanged leads and kept pace with each other. The Gaels were never able to open up a solid lead which led to a the score being knotted at the buzzer resulting in an overtime frame.

The five minute over-time period the Lions pull away early posting 11 points while Queen's could only muster six points. A late surge by the Gaels was turned away and the Lions posted the victory as the clock wound down

Barnes was the top point getter, but was helped by guard Teddi Firmi of Kitchener, Ont., who had a game high five assists. The York Lions were led by Emily Van Hoof of Lindsay, Ont. with 21 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double.

Following the game, the Gaels honoured three graduating players from this year's squad including Barnes, Amanda Northcott of Lower Sackville, N.S. and Anne Murphy of Milford, Ont.

Queen's will travel to Ottawa on February 8th to play the Ottawa Gee-GeeÕs beginning at 6:00pm. That game will be webcast live on the SSN network. The Gaels currently sit in fourth place of the OUA East division with 16 points and a record of 8-12. They are four points ahead of Carleton and 12 points behind Laurentian for third place.