Duinker and Crosby with survivor Suzanne Winters

WOLFVILLE, NS - The Acadia Axewomen have extended their winning streak to ten with a 92-67 win over the 3-9 Dalhousie Tigers. The Axewomen have now improved to 10-1 and are now tied with Saint Mary's for first place in the AUS with 30 points. The Huskies, however, have two games in hand over the Axewomen with a 10-3 record.

Acadia's last loss was in their season opener in Halifax against the Dalhousie Tigers. It looked as though Acadia was out to redeem themselves in the first half with an amazing seven three point shots sunk in the first quarter. With a 33-20 lead after one quarter that was supported by points coming from Kristy Moore and Emma Duinker from the distant arc, Acadia would retain the lead for the entire game.
 
The second quarter saw the Tigers making a big push to catch up to the Axewomen, yet they were unable to hold back the Axewomen’s dominating perimeter game. The Axewomen would take a 16 point lead over Dalhousie at the end of the half with a score of 50-34 in their favour. Moore was four for four from the three point line while teammate Emma Duinker was four for seven. Axewoman starter Stef Chapman also added a three point shot of her own during the first half of the game.

Duinker, who was named the Subway Player of the Game, netted 20 of her 28 points in the first half. Moore captured 17 of her 24 points in the first half as well.
 
Acadia maintained their momentum into the second half and just beyond the midpoint of the third frame, the Axewomen took a commanding 20 point lead over the Tigers and would close out the quarter with a 71-53 lead. The fourth quarter played out much like the third with the Axewomen holding the lead at arms length from Dalhousie. After four quarters of play, the Axewomen took their tenth straight win with a 25 point lead over the Tigers.
 
Former Axewomen Keisha Brown had a Tiger high 25 points while Cailin Crosby netted 13 points. Tessa Stammberger led Dalhousie with 10 rebounds.

For the first time in weeks, not all of Acadia's starters scored in the double digit range. Abbey Duinker fell short with 8 points; Lindsay Harris had only six but had an remarkable 7 assists.  Stef Chapman followed closely with 10 points and 6 assists.
 
The Axewomen will look to keep their winning streak alive as they hit the road next Wednesday to visit the Saint Mary Huskies in Halifax. The Tigers will host StFX this coming Sunday afternoon.  The Huskies return to the War Memorial Gymnasium on Wed. Feb. 8 at 6pm for their third game against the Axewomen.

Game Note: The Axewomen hosted the CIS Shoot for the Cure event and raised over $600 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Special guest and Cancer survivor Suzanne Winters tossed the ball up for the ceremonial Tip Off. The Axewomen, who swept Memorial last weekend in Newfoundland (a tremendous feet for anyone visiting the Rock) remain 8th ranked in the CIS. No movement, despite having the best record in the CIS.

Submitted by Graeme Heaven
Acadia Sports Information