X-Women top Capers on home court

ANTIGONISH, NS - The STFX X-Women basketball team pulled out a scrappy 54-44 win over the visiting Cape Breton Capers on Friday night on Coach K Court. The win brings the X-Women record to 6-1, while the Capers fall to 0-7. 

Gabriel Pizza Player of the Game Louise Rouse had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Shannon Neita netted 11 for STFX.

Capers guard Kristen Taylor led all scorers with 16 points on the night, while Lily Francois had 11 for the visitors. 

The X-Women went up by two points by the end of the first quarter, 11-9, then went on a 12-6 run to open the second. The Blue and White pressed the Capers for much of the half, forcing 22 turnovers and preventing good looks at the rim.

STFX continued to score along the way, and the half ended 32-23 in favor of the home team. The Capers had the advantage in rebounds in the first half, with 24.  

Cape Breton came out quick in the third, dropping eight straight points while holding the X-Women scoreless in the first four minutes of the half. CBU continued to lock down the X-Women, allowing only five STFX points in the quarter, and drew even at 37-37 heading into the final quarter. 

It was the X-Women's turn to come out with some jump, dropping seven straight points in the first five minutes. The defense came back for STFX, holding the Capers to five points in the quarter and holding on for the win. 

The X-Women are back in action next Friday, November 21, when they visit the Saint Mary's Huskies in a 6:00 pm game in Halifax.

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Recap courtesy Matt Draper