UNBC Women’s Basketball vs TWU Spartans
Friday, November 4th, 2022 @ NSC @ 5 PM
Saturday, November 5th, 2022 @ NSC @ 4 PM

UNBC Timberwolves – 2021-2022 Record (8-10)
4th in West Division Standings
69.6 Points Scored Per Game (7th)
70.9 Points Allowed Per Game (13th)
(Returning) Scoring Leader: Alina Shakirova (18.5 Per Game)
(Returning) Rebounding Leader: Sveta Boykova (12.1 Per Game)
(Returning) Assists Leader: Alina Shakirova (2.8 Per Game)
(Returning) Steals Leader: Alina Shakirova (1.9 Per Game)
(Returning) Blocks Leader: Sveta Boykova (0.3 Per Game)

Player To Watch: Sveta Boykova, F
10.7 PPG, 12.1 RPG, 2.4 APG. 1.6 SPG
In her first season of Canada West play, Boykova got on every team’s scouting report for her ability to control the glass, leading the conference in rebounding, while adding double-digit scoring. This year, the Moscow product will look to take another step offensively on a young Timberwolves roster that will lean on her for leadership and a steadying presence.

TWU Spartans – 2021-2022 Record (15-3)
2nd in West Division Standings
70.9 Points Scored Per Game (6th)
62.3 Points Allowed Per Game (5th)
(Returning) Scoring Leader: Nicole Fransson (16.1 Per Game)
(Returning) Rebounding Leader: Nicole Fransson (11.1 Per Game)
(Returning) Assists Leader: Jayden Gill (3.5 Per Game)
(Returning) Steals Leader: Jayden Gill (1.7 Per Game)
(Returning) Blocks Leader: Jayden Gill / Nicole Fransson (1.0 Per Game)

Player To Watch: Nicole Fransson, F
16.1 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 2.9 APG, 1.5 SPG, 1.0 BPG
Every year, it seems as though the TWU Spartans take a step forward, while their star post gets better and better. Coming off a Canada West 2nd Team All-Star nod, Nicole Fransson has established herself as a premier player at both ends of the court, creating problems for opposing coaches looking to slow her down.

Milestone Watch

Alina Shakirova needs three points to reach 800 for her Canada West career
Olivia Wilson needs 37 points to reach 800 for her U SPORTS career
Sveta Boykova needs eight points to reach 200 for her Canada West career
Olivia Wilson needs 20 rebounds to reach 500 for her U SPORTS career
Laura Garmendia Garcia needs 20 rebounds to reach 100 for her Canada West career
Alina Shakirova needs 12 free throws made to reach 200 for her Canada West career