THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The No. 10 ranked Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Bold women's basketball team secured a 19-point win against the Lakehead Thunderwolves on Friday night, 69-50.

TMU's Kaillie Hall delivered a 17-point performance, leading the Bold to victory.

At the beginning of the first quarter, Lakehead went on a short run. Determined to not let the Thunderwolves take control of the game, the Bold pushed back offensively to take the first, 15-11.

Aiming to widen their lead, the Bold began to fuel their energy from beyond the arc. TMU's Callie Wright accumulated 11 points for the game, including nine points from three-pointers in the second quarter. 

Jayme Foreman, who finished the game with 12 points, and Hall, also played key roles in the successful three-point shooting. They helped the Bold close out the first half with a 37-28 lead.

Keeping their momentum, the Bold held strong in the second half. Contributing some key minutes in the third quarter, Jessica Keripe went up tough towards the rim finishing with seven points. 

Battling in the paint, Hailey Franco-DeRyck produced 11 total rebounds and seven points. Wright also recorded a powerful block, defending the Bold net. TMU finished the third with a double-digit lead, 54-39.

In the fourth quarter, the Bold kept the ball moving, creating shot opportunities through finding space and setting each other up. Hall and Wright remained consistent in their shooting, providing the final offensive push that propelled TMU to seal the win, 69-50.

Continuing their doubleheader weekend, the Bold will face the Thunderwolves once again on Saturday, Jan. 18. 

Game time is set for 6 p.m. You can catch all of the live action and support the Bold from afar on OUA.tv.