ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Rookie Bernie Leda led all scorers as the UFV Cascades defeated the Calgary Dinos, 66-54, to earn a weekend split on Saturday night at the UFV Athletic Centre.  

It was a tightly contested first half with the Cascades building a nine-point lead early in the second quarter, but the Dinos clawed back to trail 34-30 at the half.

UFV took control in the third, outscoring the visitors 21-10 in the frame. The Dinos didn't quit, cutting the lead down to 10 in the fourth quarter but couldn't overcome a cold night from the floor in the loss.

Bernie Leda led all scorers with a career-high 13 points, as the rookie guard made her first Canada West start. Leda added four assists and three steals on the night.

Natalie Rathler made a big impact for the Cascades, as the captain collected 12 rebounds and 11 points for the double-double. Teammate Deanna Tuchscherer added 11 points and seven rebounds, while Nikki Cabuco notched 11 points of her own.

Amélie Collin and Annacy Palmer each picked up nine points to lead the Dinos on the night, while Mya Proctor added seven points and eight rebounds in the effort.  

The Cascades improve to 9-3 on the year with the victory, while the Dinos now drop to 10-4.

Next up for Calgary is a weekend set at home against the Saskatchewan Huskies, while the Cascades will play host to the TRU WolfPack next Friday and Saturday in Abbotsford.  

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