CALGARY – The No. 3 University of Calgary Dinos women's basketball team returns home to take on the University of Alberta Pandas for a pair of games at the Jack Simpson Gym.

Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. on Friday, followed by 5 p.m. on Saturday.

HELLO AGAIN
The Dinos host their first Canada West games since February 2020 when they held playoff games at the Jack. Calgary defeated the UNBC Timberwolves in the 2020 CW Quarter-Final before falling to the Pandas – this weekend's opponent – in a tight semifinal. Despite that loss, the Dinos still advanced to the U SPORTS Final 8 in 2020 where they won the consolation bracket at the national tournament.

SHARP SHOOTING DINOS
Through the first four games, the Dinos have been excellent from beyond the arc. The Dinos average a Canada West-leading 10 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.5% (2nd in CW) from beyond the three-point line. First-year guard Annacy Palmer leads the Dinos knocking down 10 three-pointers on the season. 

QUOTABLE
"We are clearly excited to get back on the court and play. It is particularly great to be home, and finish 2021 at home. Calgary versus Alberta has always been hotly contested battles, and we expect nothing different this weekend," said Dinos head coach Damian Jennings. "We may have been hit with some untimely injuries to close off 2021, but we have a deep, young, new team that is itching to showcase their development to date."

SCOUTING REPORT
vs. Alberta Pandas
Game Info Friday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. – Jack Simpson Gym 
2021-22 Record 4-0 (1st in Central Division)
2021-22 Leading Scorer Brianna Fehr (16.0 PPG)

NOTES

• The Pandas are ranked in the No. 9 spot in the U SPORTS Top 10 rankings 
• The undefeated Pandas have held their opponents to 56.3 points per game
• The Pandas and Dinos have historically had a tight head-to-head matchup, with the Dinos leading 98 wins to 91 wins. 

UP NEXT
The Dinos will host the Mount Royal Cougars (2-2) on Dec 3-4 at the Jack Simpson Gym.