Strong defence and offence helped the Dogs claim their first two wins of the season.

The Huskies women’s basketball team couldn’t have asked for a better opening to their season.

The team returned from British Columbia with two wins and a 2-0 record. The Dogs posted wins over the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack on Nov. 1 and the University of British Columbia Okanagan Heat on Nov. 2. The Huskies were impressive in both games, handily outscoring their opponents.

For their first win of the season the  Canadian Interuniversity Sport number five ranked Huskies dismissed the WolfPack 76-54.

The Dogs hit the floor strong, shooting 64 per cent for the first half while the WolfPack only managed 33 per cent. Thanks to their sharp shooting the Huskies had amassed a 37-29 lead at half time.

Both teams saw their accuracy fall in the second half; the Huskies hit 42 per cent of their shots while the WolfPack only landed 27 per cent of theirs. The Huskies finished the game shooting 50 per cent from the field and a lofty 42 per cent from the three-point range.

Third-year forward Dalyce Emmerson put up big numbers, recording a double-double with 18 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.

Guards Kiera Lyons and Kabree Howard added 16 and 10 points respectively on the night. Howard also recorded eight assists and three steals.

With one win already under their belt, the Huskies needed a victory over the Heat to stay undefeated. The team was more than up to the task and trounced the Heat 94-50.

The Huskies shot 50 per cent from the field for the first half and headed into the second with a 51-32 lead. The Huskies improved to 56 per cent in the second half, doubling the Heat’s 23 per cent.

Dalyce Emmerson nearly recorded her second double-double in two games, scoring 21 points and nine rebounds. She also added three assists and four steals. Emmerson was awarded Canada West third star of the week for her efforts.

Riley Humbert, Kaylee Halvorson, Lyons and Howard all added nine points in the Huskies’ winning effort.

With the two wins, the Huskies are in the hunt for the top spot of the Prairie Division standings.

Three other teams also opened the season with two wins: the University of Manitoba Bisons, the University of Regina Rams and the University of Winnipeg Wesmen.

Through their two games so far, the Huskies have been an offensive force, tallying 170 points — the most out of any team in the league.

The Huskies put their undefeated record on the line against the University of Brandon Bobcats on Nov. 8 and 9 at the Physical Activity Complex.

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