Claire Abbott Shines for Nipissing Lakers in Loss to Carleton Ravens

The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and Nipissing Lakers clashed on January at the Ravens' Nest, with the Ravens emerging victorious in a 75-30 win. For the Lakers, it was their third consecutive loss, while the Ravens extended their winning streak to eight games.

Claire Abbott, one of the Lakers' top performers, recorded 11 points alongside Heidi Smith, who also had a strong game. However, it was not enough to overcome the Ravens' formidable defense, which stifled Nipissing's offense throughout the game.

Ravens forward Catherine Traer spent four seasons with the Gee-Gees before joining her current team and expressed excitement about facing her former teammates. The Ravens got off to a slow start, but rebounded in the third quarter with 16 points to take control of the game.

Stephanie Carr was a key contributor for the Ravens, scoring 15 points on an impressive 66% field goal percentage. Her strong performance, combined with Heather Lindsay's double-double (20 points and 12 rebounds), helped the team secure the win.

For Nipissing, their struggles were evident in the first quarter, where they managed only 11 points and committed a handful of turnovers. The Voyageurs' offense was unable to find rhythm throughout the game, ultimately leading to a 67-39 loss to the Ravens on January .

Ravens head coach Taffe Charles emphasized the importance of defense in the first quarter, which set the tone for the rest of the game. The team's ability to shut down Nipissing's offense and capitalize on their mistakes allowed them to cruise to an easy victory.

The win keeps the Ravens' eight-game winning streak alive as they head into their next matchup against Laurentian. With a strong defense and well-balanced offense, it will be interesting to see how the team fares in their upcoming games.

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