KAMLOOPS, BC - The Brandon Bobcats ended the season on a high-note, and ended the host Thompson Rivers WolfPack's chances of making the playoffs in the process with a 81-73 win Saturday night.

The 'Pack needed a victory on the final night of the Canada West regular season and also needed some help to secure the twelfth and final post season berth.

The Bobcats were just playing for pride, while TRU was needing a win and help to secure that final playoff berth.

Brandon came out strong and led 13-9 early on and enjoyed a 24-19 lead after the first quarter thanks to six points from fifth year players Keisha Cox and Kinsley Ransom. Michelle Bos and Emily Vilac each had eight points for the WolfPack in that first period.

The second quarter saw the Bobcats force TRU into foul trouble with just under five minutes to play, going into a bonus situation.  That advantage pulled Brandon ahead by 10 (39-29) with three and a half minutes left and they held a 50-34 lead going into the break.  

The Bobcats controlled the boards with 20 rebounds in the second quarter alone. 

Cox and fellow fifth-yearMikaela Stanton led them with 10 points apiece at the half.

The third quarter opened up with scrambly play at both sides of the court. Brandon maintained a 14 point lead at one point, TRU narrowed it to eight before the period ends down 65-57. 

The WolfPack struggled from the floor (shooting 25.5 per cent) going into the final quarter.  TRU did come up with a gusty effort in the  final two minutes. Bos nailed a basket and the Pack followed up with a steal to cut the deficit to five.
 
The game concludes the 2017-18 Canada West conference season for both teams.