WOLFVILLE AND HALIFAX, N.S. – The UBCO Heat women's basketball team opened its preseason schedule with a perfect 3-0 record on a road trip to Nova Scotia.

Game 1: Friday, Sept. 18 - UBCO Heat 81 - Acadia Axewomen - 59 | Box Score

The Heat began their three-game slate with a commanding 22-point victory over the Axewomen, an Atlantic University Sport (AUS) semifinalist last season. After finishing the first quarter tied at 13, UBCO outscored Acadia in each subsequent frame. Kanani Coon's 21 points led the way, while Sydney Lewis and Lily Pink also finished in double digits, scoring 15 and 13, respectively. Controlling the glass, the Heat outrebounded the Axewomen 38-29, including 15 on offence, which led to 12 second-chance points.  

Game 2: Saturday, Sept. 19 - UBCO Heat 73 - Saint Mary's Huskies - 69 | Box Score

Trailing by as many as five late in the third quarter, the Heat surged ahead with a 10-0 stretch to take the lead heading into the final frame. They later erased a two-point deficit with 3:18 remaining, closing on a 12-6 run to earn the 73-69 victory over the Huskies. Coon was active again, leading the team with 15 points, and she was joined by Lewis and Pink, who both scored in double figures. Tennyson McCarthy and Tsuki Tsuzuki also reached double-digit points, as both players finished an identical 4-for-6 from the field and 1-for-2 from beyond the arc. 

Game 3: Sunday, Sept. 20 - UBCO Heat 73 - Dalhousie Tigers - 55 | Box Score 

In contrast to the other two games, the Heat fell behind in the first quarter, trailing 23-19. Reversing their fortunes with an impressive 31-point second frame, the Heat took control of the matchup as they cruised to an 18-point victory. 13 players scored for UBCO in a balanced offensive effort. McCarthy led all starters with 10 points, while Kiana Kaczur came off the bench to add 10 of her own and help UBCO hold a 36-19 advantage in bench scoring. The Heat also delivered their highest field-goal percentage of the three games, shooting better than 50 per cent at 54.7.