Brandon University Athletics

Copeland has arrived as advertised for Brandon University women's basketball. Last year's American Junior College Division III Player of the Year was instrumental in BU's 2-0 start to the regular season with both wins coming against long-time rivals. Copeland collected 18 points in Brandon's 86-71 home court triumph over the Manitoba Bisons on Friday. She then scored 15 of her team-high 22 points in the third quarter as the Blue and Gold prevailed on the road 79-65 against the Winnipeg Wesmen. She helped solidify the weekend sweep by nailing a three-point dagger with under six minutes left in regulation on Sunday. The last time Brandon University women's basketball had gone undefeated out of the gate in Canada West was 2003.