Abbotsford, BC –  Rebounding from a disappointing effort on Friday against the UNBC Timberwolves, the UFV Cascades picked up a 71-38 victory in Saturday's rematch. 

UFV, who have picked up each of their wins on Saturday's so far this season, improve to 3-6, while UNBC fall to 1-8 on the year.

How it happened:
The Cascades rebounded early from last night's disappointment, opening the game on an 8-0 run. 10 points and six rebounds from Julia Tuchscherer, as well as six points from Esther Allison in the frame ensured that UFV had a double-digit lead going into the second quarter up 24-13.

A seven-point second from the Cascades' Bernie Leda helped them pull ahead by sixteen at the half. 

UFV continued to push in the second half, starting on a 10-2 run, and before long both teams emptied the benches as the Cascades rolled to the 71-38 win. 

Notable:
Julia Tuchscherer posted a double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds for UFV, while Bernie Leda had 13 points and eight boards. Miah Schuurman chipped in 11 points, and Esther Allison had 10 off the bench. 

Viktoriia Filatova had a team-high 14 points for UNBC, while Hazel Philips had 11 off the bench. 

Quotable:
UFV guard Bernie Leda

"We have kind've said we are a Saturday team. We take whatever happens on that first night, and use that to fuel us."

"It's important to have our rookies stepping up -- we're only getting better with each game, and seeing Esther [Allison] back on the floor is a big confidence boost for all of us. I feel like it brought a different energy back to our team, and to see her score we just feel like we are back, ready, and getting better."

Up next:
The Cascades finish off their first semester schedule when they host the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack next Friday and Saturday at the UFV Athletic Centre. 

To keep up with all the action follow the Cascades on social media at @ufvcascades and visit the UFV Athletics website at gocascades.ca.