Women's Basketball News
An Impressive Debut Season
February 19, 2006
The women's basketball team finished their season with a 69-62 win over the Douglas Royals on Saturday.
Rookie guard Kelsey Broersma made a lasting impression and her best game of the season and finished with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Rachel Leyenhorst chipped in with 16 points, while Alisha Marriott had 13. Alea Beaumont led all players with 12 rebounds.
CBC lost to the 6th ranked Royals on Friday 66-59. Leyenhorst led the team with 16 points.
The 'Cats, who finished in 8th place, made an impressive debut in the BCCAA and close out the season with a 6-12 league record, 6 points out of the 6th and final playoff spot.
"We wanted to end our season on a positive note and we did just that", commented head coach Amber Beauregard. "We played like a team tonight and everyone was involved in the scoring. I am so proud of the way we played throughout the season. To end it like this is just great."
There are many highlights for the team this year, including a 74-65 win over the previously unbeaten and nationally ranked Okanagan Lakers.
Eliminated
February 12, 2006
Looking for two big wins this weekend in hopes of making a playoff spot, the 'Cats lost both games to the Kwantlen Eagles.
After dropping both games to the Eagles, plus the win of Douglas College (8-8) over Capilano College (8-8), CBC (5-11) sits in 8th spot with no way of making the 6th and final spot with only two league games remaining.
The 'Cats lost 85-52 on Friday and 62-53 on Saturday.
They will close out their season this weekend when the host Douglas College on Friday and Saturday at 6 pm.
An Important Split
February 4, 2006
The women's basketball team kept their playoff hopes alive by splitting with the Langara Falcons this weekend.
In Friday's action, the 'Cats led 33-31 at the half and held on to win 52-51. The Falcons tied the game at 51 with 18 seconds remaining, but CBC responded by giving the ball to their big player, Alea Beaumont, who took the ball to the basket where she was fouled. Beaumont missed the first shot but hit the second for a one-point lead with 10 seconds remaining. The Falcons missed their shot on the final play of the game.
Alisha Marriott led the team with 18 points, while Rachel Leyenhorst had 12 and Alea Beaumont had 11.
In Saturday's game, the 'Cats trailed 28-26 at the half, but a determined Langara team outscored CBC 35-16 in the final half to defeat the 'Cats 63-42. Marriott led the team again with 13 points.
CBC shot 26.9% from the field to the Falcons 36.5%.
With four games remaining, CBC sits with a 5-9 league record and in seventh place. Only the top six teams make playoffs. The Falcons finish the weekend at 10-4.
Big Win over Mariners
January 29, 2006
The women's basketball team kept their playoff hopes alive this weekend after splitting with the Malaspina Mariners.
Columbia defeated the Mariners in Nanaimo on Friday, 69-64 in overtime. After a poor start in the first half, CBC rallied in the second, shooting 50% from the 3-point arc. Alea Beaumont had13 points and 14 rebounds, while guard Julie Rempel went off for 13 points. Anali Taylor hit some clutch shots in overtime to finish the game with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
On Saturday the 'Cats came out flat again, but this time they could not make a second half push, leaving Nanaimo with a 69-58 loss. Rachel Leyenhorst led the team with 14 points, while Rempel and Gillian Duerksen had 12 points apiece.
CBC (4-8) sit in 7th place in league standings, one spot out of the sixth and final playoff spot with six games remaining.
UCFV Downs 'Cats
January 21, 2006
The women's basketball team trailed 36-24 at the half against the UCFV Cascades, but could not mount a comeback against the #2 nationally ranked team.
The Cascades (10-0) went on to defeat the 'Cats (3-7) 82-58 in front of about 600 fans at Columbia Place.
CBC closed the gap midway through the second half to get within 8 points, but the experienced Cascades squad relied upon their defense and tight execution to put the 'Cats away for the second time this season.
The 'Cats were led by Rachel Leyenhorst, who finished with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Alisha Marriott was 5/12 from the the field and finished with 15 points. The Cascades kept CBC forward Alea Beamont to 2 points and 4 rebounds.
Michelle Buhler led the Cascades with 14 points.
Making History
January 15, 2006
The women's basketball team had their biggest win in school history by defeating the #7 nationally ranked and previously undefeated Okanagan Lakers.
The Bearcats (3-6) made their first ever visit to Okanagan (8-1) and came away with a convincing 74-65 win on Saturday.
"We came out strong, our defence was good and our offence was really good. We had great ball movement, and everyone was involved in the offence," commented head coach Amber Beauregard, into her second year at the helm.
CBC led 31-29 at halftime.
In the second half the 'Cats were unstoppable and built a 20 point lead. The Laker made the game close in the final couple minutes, but CBC held on to a 9 point win.
"We hit really big shots and our defence limited them in their opportunities. We had all five starters in double digits which is great. The team really played well together and it showed on the scoreboard. I am so proud of the way we played."
Anali Taylor finished with 17 points and 5 assists, while Julie Rempel hit some huge 3's to finish with 14 points. Alisha Marriott had 12 points and 5 assists, while forwards Alea Beaumont and Rachel Leyenhorst had 12 and 13 points.
The 'Cats lost the opener on Friday 75-57.
CBC hosts UCFV on Saturday, January 21 at 6 pm.
WBB hosting NAIA opponent
January 2, 2006
The women's basketball plays host to the Trinity Christian College Trolls, a NAIA division II opponent on Thursday, January 5 at 6 pm.
The Trolls, from Palos Heights, IL, currently hold a 6-8 season record, are on an exhibition road swing that will see them compete against Northwest University on January 3 before coming to Abbotsford on January 5.
The 'Cats are also looking to get back to game form, having played their last game on December 4 against Walla Walla.
Tip-off goes at 6 pm at Columbia Place.
Two wins over Walla Walla
December 5, 2005
The women's basketball team defeated the visiting Walla Walla Wolves in two exhibition games this weekend.
On Saturday, December 3, the 'Cats rolled over the Wolves 72-62. The Bearcats built a 33-26 half-time lead that they would not relinquish.
Alisha Marriott led the team with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Rachel Leyenhorst and Julie Rempel finished with 14 points apiece.
"Our defense was solid and we forced Walla Walla to force a lot of shot," commented head coach Amber Beauregard, whose team currently sits in 8th place in the BCCAA with a 2-5 record.
The 'Cats met the Wolves for a matinee game on Sunday and came away with a narrow 63-60 win.
"We played a good team game. Everyone was inolved as we had four players who scored in double digits," noted Beauregard.
Gillian Dueksen led the charge with 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Leyenhorst, Marriott and Anali Taylor finished with 11 points.
The 'Cats go into Christmas break with two straight wins. They host Trinity Christian College (NAIA) in exhibition on Thursday, January 5 at 6 pm.
Head to Head
November 27, 2005
The women's basketball team opened the game on Saturday with a 22-10 lead but were unable to hang on, narrowly losing 71-67 to UNBC.
"We played a great game tonight. Our defense was outstanding as we made UNBC work for every hoop they got," commented head coach Amber Beauregard.
With the win UNBC improved their record to 5-3 while the 'Cats dropped to 2-5. Anali Taylor led the team with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, while Julie Rempel had 13 points. The 'Cats out-rebounded UNBC 42-29.
Things did not go as well in the opening game on Friday when the 'Cats were defeated 72-48. CBC got off to a slow start and managed only 21 first half points and shot 29% from the field overall.
Alisha Marriott was the leading scorer with 11 points.
The 'Cats host Walla Walla College on Saturday, December 3 at 6 pm.
Defence Key
November 14, 2005
The women's basketball team swept the visiting Camosun College Chargers this weekend, improving their league record to 2-1.
In the opening game the 'Cats defeated the Chargers 66-38. Rachel Leyenhorst and Alisha Marriott had 17 points each while gaurd Julie Rempel had 13 points.
"Our game plan was to focus on defense and we did a good job of holding them to only 38 points," commented head coach Amber Beauregard.
In the rematch on Saturday, the 'Cats got off to a great start and held the Chargers off the scoreboard for the first six minutes. The Bearcats went on to win 75-41. 6'1" forward Alea Beaumont had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. Anali Taylor had 16 points while Leynhorst had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
This weekend the 'Cats (2-1) travel to Capilano College (1-2).
Welcome to the BCCAA
November 4, 2006
The women's basketball was in tough tonight against the #2 nationally ranked UCFV Cascades. The Bearcats were defeated 89-51.
University College of the Fraser Valley women's basketball team defeated Columbia Bible College 89-51 in the Battle of Abbotsford on UCFV's campus. UCFV stormed to 50 first half points and shot .442 (34-77) to welcome CBC to the British Columbia Colleges Athletic Association (BCCAA).
UCFV's offense roared to score 50 points in the first, building a 19-point halftime lead, in CBC's first BCCAA game. Cascades third-year forward Ashley Teister (Maple Ridge) scored 14 points off the bench in the first half to spark the Cascades. Teister finished with a game high 20 points, going a perfect 9-for-9 from the line. Overall UCFV managed to convert 17 of 22 free-throws.
Both sides traded buckets early into the contest before UCFV settled and went on an 18-4 run. UCFV shot .450 (18-40) from the floor in the first half.
To open the second half UCFV scored 16 unanswered points. UCFV's defense held CBC to just a field goal through the half's first eight minutes. CBC's offense was suffocated in the second managing to make just 6 of 30 attempts from the floor for 20 points.
UCFV second year guard Michelle Buhler (Abbotsford) had 14 points for the Cascades and fell two assists shy of a double-double. Third-year forward Olivia Hunt (Surrey) had the rebound high of eight, also contributing ten points. UCFV controlled the boards, out-rebounding CBC 51-36.
CBC's top scorer was Rachel Leyenhorst (Dalmeny, SK) with 11 points . Anali Taylor (Abbotsford) had ten points.
(Contribution UCFV Sports Information)
Women's Basketball Preview
November 3, 2005
Season preview of the women's basketball team as they get set to take on the #2 UCFV Cascades.
Head coach Amber Beauregard is cautiously optimistic as a coach can be at this point in the season. With a core of returning veterans and the addition of some key recruits, the sophomore head coach has put together a team that is anxiously awaiting their league debut in the BCCAA.
“We have been preparing ourselves for league play for over a year and have worked hard to put together a team that we are excited about”, commented Beauregard. With the help of assistant coaches and former Trinity Western University players Angela Booy and Samantha Hill, the head coach believes that this team will not only play but compete in every game. “Our two preseason tournaments (Capilano Oct. 7-9, Malaspina Oct. 21/22) have allowed our players a chance to understand our system and help our younger players adjust to playing at this level.”
The Bearcats will be relying on four returning starters from last season – 5’9” guard and transfer from Lethbridge Community College, Alisha Marriot; 5’7” guard from W.J. Mouat, Anali Taylor; 5’8” guard from M.E.I., Julie Rempel; and a 6’2” forward from Victoria, Alea Beaumont. Beauregard also has added veteran forward and Trinity Western University transfer 5’11” Rachel Leyenhorst from Dalmeny, Saskatchewan.
Complimenting the veterans are five rookies that will be vying for a starting spot. Kelsey Broersma, a standout guard from Abbotsford Christian School, and Gillian Duerksen from Carberry, Manitoba will be able to step in and play right away. The ‘Cats have also brought in defensive specialist Jenn Derksen (Winfield, BC) while Rachel Zoller (Trout Lake, WA) and Meggan Garate (Montrose, CO) bring the ‘Cats depth.
In 2004-05, the Bearcats played in a variety of exhibition games and tournaments against BCCAA and NCCAA teams.
The ‘Cats begin league play against cross town rival at UCFV on Friday, November 4 at 6:00 pm.
'Cats go 1-2 at Malaspina
October 24, 2005
The women's basketball team competed at the Malaspina University College tournament October 21-23 and came home with a 1-2 record.
The 'Cats opened the tournament with a 67-62 win over Malaspina. 6'1" forward Alea Beaumont led her team with 30 points, while Rachel Leyenhorst had 14 points while guard Anali Taylor had 11. "We played a great team game today and we battled for 40 minutes. Our offense was really good and we got a lot of easy baskets," commented head coach Amber Beauregard.
In the second game, the 'Cats came out flat against a sharp-shooting UNBC team. Julie Rempel led the team with 18 points while Gillian Duerksen came off the bench to score 14 points. Despite a good offensive effort, the Bearcats could not contain UNBC and lost 49-71. "We did some good things on offense but we just weren't very good on defense and that really hurt us."
The 'Cats wrapped up the tournament with a 55-81 loss to the Capilano College. Alisha Marriott paced her team with 19 points while Taylor had 11. "We played well with Capilano for the first 15 minutes but we got into foul trouble early. We'll need to be more disciplined and use this tournament as a stepping stone as we prepare for league play."
This weekend the 'Cats travel to Douglas College on October 28 (6:30 pm) and host Malaspina on Saturday, October 29 at 6:00 pm.
Women go 1-2 at Capilano
October 11, 2005
The CBC women's basketball team competed in their first preseason games this past weekend and came home with 1 win and 2 losses at Capilano College.
The Bearcats finished the tournament on a winning note, defeating Camosun College 67-30. 6'2" forward Alea Beaumont and guard Julie Rempel each had 17 points while Rachel Leyenhorst contributed with 11 points. "We got some excellent baskets off our bench from Meggan Garate and Jenn Derksen. It was a complete game for us," commented head coach Amber Beauregard.
In their second game, the 'Cats lost 52-60 to UBC Okanagan. Beaumont and Leyenhorst each had 17 points while Rempel had 7 points. "I was really happy with the way we battled and never gave up", noted Beauregard. "We had a mental barrier to overcome as the Lakers beat us by 50 points last year. Our post players both had great games as we adjusted our offense to take advantage of our height."
The 'Cats opened the tournament with a 59-31 loss to Langara College. Anali Taylor paced CBC with 10 points; Leyenhorst added 8 points while Rempel had 7 points. The 'Cats were down by 6 points at the half but could not get their offense going in the second.
The women travel to Langara College for another exhibition game on Friday, October 14.
Broersma commits to 'Cats
August 8, 2005
The Columbia women’s basketball team is pleased to announce the signing of local basketball standout Kelsey Broersma, a graduate of Abbotsford Christian School.
Broersma played a significant role on her school team that finished 3rd in B.C. in 2005, and 4th in B.C. 2004. She has been very successful as a player, was a Provincial all-star in 2005, and Fraser Valley all-star in grade 11 and 12. Kelsey was also an all-star in every tournament her team entered in 2005 and will be a welcome addition to the 'Cats line-up that features five returning starters.
Head coach Amber Beauregard is thrilled to have Broersma on the team. "She is going to be an immediate contributor to our team. She runs the floor well, has a great shot and understands the game well. She will be able to make the transition to college ball with ease. We are looking forward to her stepping in and helping the team right aways."
The 'Cats will be making their league debut in the highly competitive BCCAA league this coming season. In preparation for the start of league play, the team will be taking part of a variety of pre-season games including their first tournament at Capilano College Oct. 8-10.
