Hawks improve their intensity against Mohawk Mountaineers
UWAIS MOTALA
SPORTS REPORTER

A bounce-back effort led the Humber women’s basketball team past the Mohawk Mountaineers 66-58 on Nov. 19.

The Hawks started the game strong in the first half but got into foul trouble in the second, which allowed the Mountaineers to stay in the game.

Despite slow starts all season long the Hawks managed to hold the Mountaineers to 37-26 after the first half.

Hawks head coach Denise Perrier emphasized the defensive trap before and during the game. Perrier said the Hawks could have executed better on outside shots and free throws.

Aindrea Barrett led Humber with 15 points, nine rebounds, four assists and was named player of the game.  Kayla Suriani added 13 points.

“I don’t think I had a good game,” said Suriani.  “My shooting was off.”

Humber’s Iaisha Watt was strong on the boards with seven rebounds after her teammate and the game’s top scorer Patricia Cole went down with a sprained knee.

She said the team had a better start and put in a better game compared to their last outing at Sheridan.

“We got a lot of rebounds compared to last game,” said the Hawks Chrissy Gordon.

The Hawks attacked the boards pulling down 43 rebounds – an improvement on their 25-rebound outing against Sheridan – but Mohawk matched them rebound for rebound.

At times, the women were too aggressive which led to foul trouble and bad calls that gave the Mountaineers plenty of ball possession.

“Our team picked up on defense,” said the Hawks guard Melissa Men.

Despite the lopsided outing Perrier was grateful for the victory.

“It’s a win,” said Perrier.  “Okay, we’ll take it.”

Morgan Taylor led the Mountaineers with 15 points with her teammate, Casey Boggs, chipping in 13 points.

The win gives the Hawks six points in the OCAA west division, tied for first with Sheridan, Fanshawe and St. Clair.

They will finish the first half on Dec. 5 when Humber hosts St. Clair.