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Ibbetson vs Victoria
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Jaeli Ibbetson drives the ball up the court on a night when she became UBCO's single season scoring record holder
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Victoria Vikes (W) VIC 0
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Winner UBCO Heat (W) BCO 0
Victoria Vikes (W) VIC
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Final
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UBCO Heat (W) BCO
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Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Victoria Vikes (W) VIC 13 16 19 17 65
UBCO Heat (W) BCO 18 23 22 17 80

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Brandon Smith

Ibbetson sets scoring record, women's basketball clinch playoff spot

The UBCO Heat punch their ticket to the playoffs with an 80-65 win over the Victoria Vikes thanks to a record-setting night from Jaeli Ibbetson

KELOWNA, B.C. - On the strength of a record-setting performance from forward Jaeli Ibbetson, the UBC Okanagan Heat women's basketball team clinched a spot in the 2023 Canada West playoffs thanks to an 80-65 win over the Victoria Vikes on Friday evening at The Furnace.

The Heat were led by another outstanding performance from Ibbetson, a Kelowna, B.C., native, who became the Heat's single season scoring record holder in the contest.

With 12 first half points, Ibbetson had tied Sarah Allison's record of 296 points in a season. A three-pointer early in the third quarter helped the third-year forward break the record and become the first player in Heat history to record 300-plus point in a single Canada West season.

Thanks to her 23-point effort, she now sits at 307 points, with one game remaining. UBCO got strong performances from Kelsey Falk (Vernon, B.C.) who chipped in her third double-double of the season, with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Sofia Ainsa Lluch (Mahon, Spain) scored 13 points and a team-high seven assists. Kelowna, B.C.'s Rachel Hare poured in 14 points while grabbing three steals.

With the victory, the Heat secure their second-consecutive trip to the Canada West postseason.. The team also ties the school record for most wins in a single Canada West season with 10 with one game remaining on their schedule.

TOP PERFORMERS
Jaeli Ibbetson - UBCO 
On her big night Ibbetson chipped in a game-high 23 points, while grabbing eight rebounds with four assists and two blocks.
Kate Johnson - Victoria
The Vikes' senior guard, playing against her hometown Heat, had a team-best 22 points off 8-of-23 shooting. She also grabbed five rebounds and two steals.

WHERE THEY SIT
UBCO's win secures their spot in the Canada Westplayoffs, sitting at 10-9, good for 10th in the standings, one spot ahead of the Vikes, who stand at 7-10.

UP NEXT
Tomorrow's rematch between the two schools will be the Heat's final regular season game. Catch the action on Telus channel 1997 or live from the Furnace (UBCO Gymnasium). Tip-off is slated for 5 p.m., with tickets available at the door. Prior to the game, the Heat's lone graduating player Alessia Brutto will be honoured as part of UBCO's graduating players night.
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