Mystics top Seawolves 83-65 in Saint John

Amanda Pearcey led the way for the Mystics with a game high 22 points in Saint John, NB Saturday afternoon.

Mount Saint Vincent

13-3, 13-3

UNBSJ

2-13, 12-3

Final	1	2	3	4	T
Mount Saint Vincent 13-3, 13-3	28	23	14	18	83
UNBSJ 2-13, 12-3	14	21	19	11	65

Game Leaders

Mount Saint Vincent

Pts: Amanda Pearcey - 22

Reb: Emma Empringham - 11

Ast: Marley Curwin - 7

UNBSJ

Pts: Ainsley Green - 22

Reb: Ainsley Green - 8

Ast: Laura Prekaj - 8

Team Stats

Game Statistics	Mount Saint Vincent	UNBSJ
Field Goals	(31-77)	(27-60)
Field Goal %	40.3%	45.0%
Rebounds	41	34
Assists	22	17
Turnovers	21	32
Pts off Turnovers	38	16
2nd Chance Pts	19	14
Pts in the Paint	0	0
Fastbreak Pts	0	0
Bench Pts	15	23

Full stats

February 8, 2025

Source: UNBSJ Athletics

The UNB Saint John Seawolves put up a strong fight against the Mount Saint Vincent Mystics,currently sitting first in the ACAA , but ultimately fell 83-65 in a hard-fought matchup at home.

Despite an early offensive surge from MSVU, the Seawolves responded with resilience, outscoring the Mystics in the third quarter and closing the gap heading into the final frame. Ainsley Green led the way for UNBSJ with a standout 22-point performance, adding 8 rebounds and 3 blocks to her stat line. Ava Sprague provided an offensive spark off the bench, shooting an efficient 6-for-8 from the field for 13 points, while Bailey Henderson made her presence felt on the boards, grabbing 7 rebounds.

MSVU's offensive depth proved to be the difference, with Amanda Pearcey leading all scorers with 22 points, supported by Victoria Strickland's 18. The Mystics capitalized on turnovers, turning UNBSJ's 32 giveaways into 38 points, maintaining control throughout the game. Though the Seawolves couldn't complete the comeback, their effort against a top-tier opponent showed their potential to compete at a high level, they will be back tommorow at 1.