UBC BASKETBALLv NEWSLETTER | PRE-SEASON EDITION | NOVEMBER 2019

THUNDERBIRDS KICK marked the first exhibition game of the matched up against defending U Sports Champions season, with the ‘Birds earning a comfortable 81-52 McMaster in the opening round. OFF SEASON AFTER win over the visiting Thompson Rivers Wolfpack. UBC played host again the following weekend, with a two- BUSY EXHIBITION game series against Laurier. In game one, the home team had an outstanding first and third quarter, SCHEDULE combining for a 45-19 advantage over the 20 It was a whirlwind start to the 2019-20 season, with minutes, en route to the 80-61 victory. All 12 players eight U Sports exhibition games and an Italian tour saw action in the game, which was also highlighted by on the docket in advance of Canada West action. 19 team assists. Sunday’s rematch was closely After two early NCAA games, the full T-Birds squad contested, with the ‘Birds trailing all game until a 21- came together in late August to kick off training 12 fourth quarter earned them their first lead and the camp, welcoming two new rookies to a team that win, 79-74. Fourth year forward Keylyn Filewich returns all players from last season. Five days of earned her first double-double of the season, with 23 training and a few days of school later, the team points and 11 rebounds, while senior Jessica Hanson jetted off to Padova, Italy to partake in a week of had 14 points and nine assists and Madison Legault UBC Thunderbirds Guard, Hailey Counsell athletic, educational and cultural activities hosted added 12 points on 5-8 shooting. UBC hit the road the After playing even over the first 20 minutes, the T-Birds by the University of Padova (see below for more following weekend to compete in the Darcel Wright exploded for 28 third-quarter points en route to the th information on the Italy trip). September 29 Memorial Classic hosted by Ryerson, where they 79-69 win. Four players hit double digits for the ‘Birds,

HOOP SCOOP / 1 led by Filewich’s 23 points on 11-15 shooting. Despite getting down as much as 11 points in the history of the university and the city, including seeing Hanson had five assists to go along with her 18 fourth quarter, the Blue and Gold battled back to the lecture hall where Galileo taught, as well as the points, while Hailey Counsell and Gabrielle tie the game and send it into overtime, where they site of the oldest anatomical theatre in Europe. Fun Laguerta added 12 and 11 points, respectively. struggled to put up points, eventually dropping the fact, the University of Padova also granted one of the The tournament semi-final pitted UBC against host contest 83-79. Despite only playing 26 minutes first-ever university degrees to a woman, Helen Ryerson, and a high turnover tally combined with due to foul trouble, Filewich led UBC going 14-17 Cornaro, in 1678! After an adventure-filled week, the a tough shooting night handed the ‘Birds their first from the floor to tally 31 points, while Hanson ‘Birds had a chance to spend the day in Venice touring loss of pre-season action 71-53. The bronze medal dropped 23 points in her 40+ minutes on the floor. and sightseeing before heading home to Vancouver. game saw UBC come out of the gates hot, using a UBC finished with an overall U Sports pre-season Check out the link below to read a blog from our trip, combination of lock-down defense and up-tempo record of 5-3, and hit the hardwood in Regina in written by fourth year forward Marcie Schlick. play to open up a 24-4 lead over the McGill the first weekend of November to open up Canada

Martlets after the opening 10 minutes. McGill West action. flipped the switch in the third quarter, outscoring

UBC 18-6 and changing the momentum to take the game 66-60. Third year forward Madison Legault ITALY TOUR 2019 tallied her first double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds, with Filewich (15) and On September 6th, 2019, the UBC Women’s Hanson (12) chipping in offensively. UBC was back team, along with the UBC Men’s at YVR just four days later to head to the Canada team, embarked on a 9-day trip to Italy West tournament in Calgary, where they faced off where they were immersed in sporting, against two opponents they will not see in league educational and cultural activities. The teams were action this season. Game one got off to a sluggish hosted by the University of Padova, which was start, and though they never found their stride built in 1222 and is one of the first and oldest offensively, UBC was able to take advantage of the universities in the world. Over the course of the Cougars’ youth to come away with the 62-47 win. nine days, the teams trained and played against Hanson led the way for the T-Birds with 18 points, two professional Italian club teams, and also while Filewich added an efficient 15 on 7-9 participated in a combined training session and shooting. The final exhibition game of the pre- friendly game against the University of Padova season saw UBC taking on the Alberta Pandas. team. The ‘Birds also experienced some of the

HOOP SCOOP / 2 T-BIRDS WELCOME UBC WOMEN’S T-BIRDS REP CANADA ROOKIES BASKETBALL AT FISU WORLD INTRODUCES NEW UNIVERSITY GAMES ADVISORY COUNCIL This past summer two members of the UBC Women’s Basketball team represented Canada at the World Over the spring and summer months a group of University Games in Naples, Italy. Keylyn Filewich dedicated UBC Women’s Basketball alumni and donned the red and white for the first time, while supporters came together to begin work on building Carrie Watts made her international coaching debut an alumni-driven group that serves to facilitate the as an Assistant Coach with the squad. The two joined Olivia Morgan-Cherchas and Emily Martindale growth of an active and engaged alumni network. players and coaches selected from U Sports schools The UBC Thunderbirds are very excited about the UBC Women’s Basketball is proud of the success and across the country for a brief training camp in addition of two new players to this year’s roster, diversity of personal and professional Toronto before competition began in early July. The with first-year players Emily Martindale and Olivia accomplishments of our alumni, and believe that the team finished with a 2-4 record over the course of the Morgan-Cherchas expected to have a very positive experiences they have had can have a tremendous tournament, including a loss to eventual champion impact on the program over their five years at impact on the current players. Australia. The FISU Summer Universiade is an UBC. Martindale is a product of Ancaster, Ontario, international university sport and cultural event that where she played for Lincoln Prep in the OSBA The first project the Advisory Council is working on is takes place every two years in a different city. prep school league. The 5’10 guard won the OSBA to build out a mentorship program that will pair championship in 2017 and 2018, and also current players with alumni that can provide represented Team Ontario for several years, guidance and support in a range of different topics including a gold medal performance at the and experiences. For more information, or to get National Championships in 2018. Morgan- involved, please contact Erica McGuinness at [email protected] Cherchas, a 6’6 post player from , BC, won back-to-back provincial championships with her high school team, the South Kamloops Titans, and has also represented Canada in 13 international games, including the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in Belarus in 2018.

HOOP SCOOP / 3 WOMEN IN SPORT HEAD COACH DEB ALUMNI AND AND LEADERSHIP HUBAND INDUCTED SUPPORTER NIGHT, EVENT, FEATURING INTO BC FOOTBALL FEATURING A ALUMNUS DR KELSEY HALL OF FAME RECOGNITION BLAIR On October 5th, Deb Huband, along with her CEREMONY FOR BEV teammates from the Mardi Gras touch football th On Tuesday, November 19 UBC Athletics is the team, became the first women to be inducted into BARNES proud host of the Women’s Leadership Network: the BC Football Hall of Fame. Huband was a star The UBC Women’s Basketball team is excited to kick Lessons From Female Leaders. Join us for an member of the team that from 1986-1992 won off league play at War Memorial Gym this weekend, evening of inspiration, encouragement and seven consecutive Provincial Championships and and to recognize their alumni and supporters at the motivation as we hear from a panel of former were Canadian Champions for six consecutive years. game on Saturday, November 9th. The evening will UBC student-athletes who are now excelling in The BC Football Hall of Fame notes that “it is fair to also feature a special tribute to the late Bev Barnes, their professional fields. The event features UBC say the Mardi Gras team was passionate about a UBC alumnus who was recently inducted into the Women’s Basketball alumnus Dr. Kelsey Blair, football and loved to win… and they helped grow UBC Sports Hall of Fame. who holds four degrees including two from UBC the league, coaching other teams and volunteering and a PhD from SFU. Blair excelled on the court at introductory women’s touch football camps to during her time at UBC, capturing two national help promote and grow female participation in championships, and has embarked on a diverse football all levels.” and successful academic path that includes the publication of four young adult books. Click on the link below for more information on the event, and to purchase your tickets. https://gothunderbirds.ca/sports/2019/10/15/ womens-sport-leadership-networking- event.aspx

HOOP SCOOP / 4 Barnes was a star player for the ‘Birds in the early with the ‘Birds before going on to a storied career JOIN THE T-BIRDS ON 1970’s and led the team to three consecutive with the Canadian National team. Known as a national championships. She went on to represent tenacious defender and play-maker, Sargent THE COURT! Canada at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal before represented the maple leaf for six years, including Your UBC Women’s Basketball team is once again embarking on a long and successful teaching career. two FIBA World Championships and as captain of putting out an appeal to all little ballers and future UBC Athletics will recognize Barnes in an on-court the 1976 Olympic squad in Montreal, where she set T-Birds to join the team on-court during the pre- ceremony following Saturday’s game, and all an Olympic record for assists in a game with 14, a game player introductions and national anthems. supporters and alumni are invited to attend the record that stood until 2000. The ‘Birds are looking for club teams, school classes post-game reception afterwards. or other groups for all of this season’s home games. See the poster below for more information. JOANNE SARGENT INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME

Legendary T-Bird alumnus Joanne Sargent has received two notable honours over the past several months, being recognized for her outstanding play on the court with inductions into both the Canada West Hall of Fame as well as the Canada Basketball Hall of Fame. Sargent, who played for UBC from 1968-1973, won three National Championships

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