by KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Kanani Coon led all scorers with 18 points and six rebounds as the No. 9-ranked UBCO Heat beat the Thompson Rivers WolfPack 57-41 on Sunday at the Tournament Capital Centre.
Coon knocked down two three-pointers in the third quarter as UBCO pulled away.
After falling behind 2-0, UBCO answered with baskets from Temi Aina and Coon to take a 4-2 lead, then built a 22-13 advantage late in the second quarter. Aina opened the second half with a steal and fast-break layup, sparking an 18-10 third quarter, and Coon’s second three of the frame made it 41-26.
Sydney Lewis posted a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, Lily Pink added six points, nine rebounds, three assists and three steals, and Stef Hart chipped in seven points and eight rebounds off the bench. Morgan Eichenberger led Thompson Rivers with 15 points and a program-record-tying 20 rebounds, while Hailey Merrigan added 14 points and 14 rebounds.
The win moves UBCO to 2-0. The Heat return home to host the UBC Thunderbirds on Friday, Nov. 6, at 5 p.m. at UBCO Gymnasium.
