Box Score
The Waterloo women's basketball team opened up the second half of their season on a losing note falling to the Laurier Golden Hawks 71-55 on Wednesday night at the Athletic Complex.
 
Bree Chaput, a second year guard of the Hawks finished the game with a career-high 13 points to go along with six rebounds and two assists in one of her best performances of the year. 
 
After a slow start to the game, Laurier went on an 11-0 run midway through the opening quarter to set the tone for the first half. The Hawks would continue to make baskets, getting production from the entire lineup as they took a 45-20 lead after two quarters.
 
The Warriors would claw their way back into the game in the third quarter as Laurier struggled at the offensive end, scoring just six points in the frame. Waterloo would put up 19 of their own as they cut the Hawks lead to 12.
 
However, Laurier would not allow the Warriors to get much closer, outscoring them 20-16 in the final quarter to take the victory.
 
Rookie forward Shelby Kurt of Waterloo, Ont., matched Chaput's output at the offensive end, scoring 13 points thanks to a six-for-seven night from the free throw line. Samantha Jacobs of Enniskillen, Ont., also had a career-best performance, finishing the game with 10 points on 4-of-4 shooting from the floor.
 
The Warriors were led by second year guard Laura Burnett (Heidelberg/) of Heidelberg, Ont., who finished with a game-high 14 points while rookie guard Marti Killeen (Oakville/) chipped in with 10 points.
 
The Warriors continue their four game road stand as they face the McMaster Marauders on Saturday afternoon in Hamilton.  Tip-off is set for 1pm.