Fifth year Saskatchewan forward Summer Masikewich is the Canada West Women’s Basketball Conference Player-of-the-Week.
The Calgary product had 56 points and 23 rebounds over two games as the U of S swept a weekend doubleheader with Regina. Masikewich shot 13-of-17 from the field in Friday’s 81-48 victory while adding five blocked shots and three steals. Masikewich added a double-double in Saturday’s 82-52 triumph with 29 points and 14 boards. Following is the news release from the Canada West Conference…..
BB: Masikewich, Hillis put on offensive display in Saskatoon
Top performers showcased in Saskatchewan-Regina matchup
On the women’s side, Summer Masikewich was on fire in Friday’ night’s 81-48 Huskies’ win. The fifth-year forward from Calgary scored 27 points, on 13-of-17 shooting, and grabbed nine rebounds, while adding five blocks and three steals on the defensive end.
On Saturday, Masikewich racked up a double-double of 29 points and 14 rebounds in an 82-52 Saskatchewan victory.
Over the two game stretch, Masikewich shot at a 73 percent clip, going 24-of-33 on field goal attempts.
Saskatchewan (4-0) will enjoy a weekend off before heading down to Regina to take on the Cougars (0-4) again November 26-27.
Benjamin Hillis’ outstanding play over the weekend led the Regina Cougars to a pair of wins on the road against the Saskatchewan Huskies.
Hillis poured in 25 points, including a five-of-nine effort from three-point range, to go along with eight rebounds and five assists in an 87-76 win.
On Saturday, Hillis was at his best when the Cougars needed it. The fifth-year guard from Regina scored 17 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter. Regina outscored Saskatchewan 34-19 in the final 10 minutes, erasing a seven point deficit to earn the weekend sweep.