Thursday night was the scene for a matchup between the Gaiters and the Stingers, in Montreal, as part of a home-and-home between the two sides. Bishop's was without standout second-year forward Victoria Gauna (Mendoza, Argentina) and center Kalina Alexander-Renaud (Gatineau, Que./Nouvelle-Frontieres) for this one. The game started extremely slow, as both teams missed seemingly easy lay-ins en route to an 8-6 Concordia lead after the first quarter. Both teams settled in during the second frame and a last-possession 3-pointer gave the Stingers a 29-28 lead at the break. The Stingers got hot in the 3rd, but a Gaiters rally kept them at bay as Concordia held a 50-44 lead after three. The Gaiters found their stride in the fourth quarter and, on the backs of their veterans, found a way to win by a score of 75-71. 

How it Happened... 
… Amaiquen Siciliano (Buenos Aires, Argentina/Velez Sarsfield) had another incredible night, going for 35 points and 45% from 3 
… Jael Kabunda (Montreal, Que./College Montmorency) had a big night, adding 15 points and 6 rebounds 
… Katerina Stoupas (Montreal, Que./Dawson College) made her presence felt, finishing with 9 points and 10 rebounds 

Next Up 
The Gaiters will be back in action on Saturday, Jan. 21st in Mitchell Gym for their second matchup in three days with the Concordia Stingers. Tip-off is set for 6pm. 

Social Corner 
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