SHERBROOKE, Que. – The Bishop's Gaiters women's basketball team  went 2-0 at their Christmas Tournament after defeating the No. 10 Ryerson Rams 75-61 in Mitchell Gym.  The No.2 McGill Martlets took down the UNB Varsity Reds earlier in the day to claim the tournament championship. 
 
Bishop's had a hot start; they led 20-15 after the first quarter.  The Gaiters held their lead despite a strong push by Ryerson late in the second quarter led by Sofia Paska.  Paska put up 16 of her 27 points in the first half.  Bishop's had the 42-31 lead at halftime.
 
The Gaiters once again had a strong start to the third frame, with back-to back three pointers from Maude Archambault (Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Que./Collège Montmorency) and Ashley Milhomme (Repentigny, Que./Collège Montmorency).  Bishop's led 64-48 after three quarters.
 
Ryerson cut the Gaiters lead to 14 in the fourth quarter but that was the closest the Rams got.  Bishop's took the contest 75-61.   
 
Ashley Milhomme (Repentigny, Que./Collège Montmorency) led the Gaiters with 16 points.  Sofia Paska had 27 points and 6 rebounds for the Rams. 
 
Bishop's Player of the Game: Ashley Milhomme (Repentigny, Que./Collège Montmorency)
Ryerson Player of the Game: Sofia Paska
 
McGill 76 UNB 66
 
UNB was led by Laura Kaye, she had 17 points nine and rebounds.
McGill was led by Alex Kiss-Rusk, she had 18 points and 17 rebounds.
 
McGill Player of the Game: Alex Kiss-Rusk
UNB Player of the Game: Nicole Esson
 
Tournament All-Stars
McGill: Alex Kiss-Rusk
McGill: Frederique Potvin
Bishop's: Marie-Evrardine Berrouette (Montreal, Que./Dawson College)
Ryerson: Sofia Paska
UNB: Laura Kaye
 
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