Box Score SASKATOON - The Brandon Universty Bobcats lead the #5 nationally-ranked University of Saskatchewan Huskies for most of Friday night's game, but it wasn't enough as Saskatchewan came back late for a 83-73 win.
Saskatchewan took an early lead in the opening minutes, but would not grab the lead again until late in the third quarter taking a 61-56 lead into the fourth. Brandon led 21-18 after the first and 40-38 at halftime.
Saskatchewan outscored Brandon 27-17 in the final 13 minutes of the game to secure the victory.
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The Huskies move to 3-0 on the season, while Brandon drops to 0-3 with the loss.
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Dalyce Emmerson led offense for the third straight game to open the season pouring in 19 points. Riley Humbert and Antoinette Miller added 12 and 11 respectively.
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Canada West scoring leader
Cassie Cooke scored 20 for the Bobcats in the loss. Stephanie Hanes scored 16 more for the Bobcats.
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The two teams meet again Saturday night at the University of Saskatchewan PAC.