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TWolves off to playoffs

Mongomo claims Canada West scoring title in TWolves 8th straight win

Feb 9, 2020 | 8:37 AM

PRINCE GEORGE – The UNBC Timberwolves women’s basketball team has been howling as of late, completing their final homestand with yet another sweep – now riding an eight-game winning streak.

After defeating the Grant MacEwan Griffins on Friday in an 84-63 effort, the TWolves scrapped out an 80-62 victory against a gritty Griffins team.

In her team’s effort, Maria Mongomo led the way with a 29-point performance, adding 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Her point total (402) was enough to claim the Canada West scoring title in the process.

Emily Holmes added 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Emma vanBruinessen hauled in 17 rebounds, to go along with 7 points and 6 steals.

The game marked the final homecourt appearance for Holmes and Mongomo, who each played their full five-year careers with the Timberwolves. UNBC will now head to Lethbridge for a playoff matchup with the Pronghorns.

For the men’s squad, graduating fifth-years Saje Gosal and Anthony Hokanson combined for 40 points on Senior Night, leading the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves to a 99-80 win over the Grant MacEwan Griffins in the season finale.

The men finished the Canada West season with a 6-14 record.