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LENNOXVILLE, Que. — Lily Rose Chatila of Quebec City, scored a game-high 21 points, including the decisive free throw in the final minute, as McGill edged host Bishop’s 60–59 in a tense RSEQ women’s basketball clash Saturday night at Mitchell Gymnasium. The win was McGill’s second over the Gaiters in three days and solidified the Martlets’ grip on second place at 6–2, four points clear of Bishop’s (4–4).
McGill set the tone early, leading 19–12 after the opening quarter and stretching the margin to 45–33 at halftime behind a dominant second period. The Martlets cooled off after the break, managing just eight points in the third as Bishop’s closed to within 53–43 heading into the fourth. The Gaiters continued to chip away and pulled within one in the final minute, but McGill held on with timely rebounding and free-throw shooting to secure the victory.
Chatila, a 5-foot-7 guard who ranks second in the league scoring race with a 16.0 points-per-game average, went 5-for-11 from the floor and a steady 10-for-11 from the free-throw line. She added six rebounds and a pair of steals. Her 21st point, on a free-throw with 3:46 remaining, proved to be the game-winning tally. It matched the second-highest point total in regular season play for the 22-year-old science junior majoring in anatomy and cellular biology. Her career high is 29 points against Concordia last year on Jan. 16, 2025.
Emma-Jane Scotten hit three treys and finished with 13 points, while Erica Simeone contributed eight points and seven rebounds off the bench.
McGill shot 37.3 per cent from the field (19/51), including 5-for-12 from beyond the arc, and went 17-for-22 at the foul line.
Mariama Toupey Diallo led Bishop’s with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Laurie Lafleur added 14 points and Zou Boithias chipped in 11 and seven boards. The Gaiters shot 31.3 per cent overall (20/64) and 9-for-29 from three-point range, while going 10-for-14 from the line.
Bishop’s held a slight 40–38 edge on the glass, but McGill’s bench outscored the hosts 19–5.
With eight regular-season games remaining — including a Feb. 5 rematch at Bishop’s — the Martlets now hold a 2-1 head-to-head edge (but BU has a +3 point differential advantage) should the teams finish tied in the RSEQ standings. The victory also improved McGill’s all-time series lead over Bishop’s to 92–87.
Next week, the Martlets return home for a home-and-home against Concordia, beginning with a 2 p.m. matinee on Jan. 15 at Love Competition Hall, followed by a Jan. 17 rematch at the Concordia gym. The Gaiters play at division-leading Laval (6-1) on Jan. 17.
BOXSCORE
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Free throws and defense help Martlets beat Bishop’s
LENNOXVILLE, Quebec — Lily Rose Chatilaof Quebec, scored 21 points, including the decisive free throw in the final minute, helping McGill beat host team Bishop’s 60-59 in an intense RSEQ women’s basketball game Saturday night at Mitchell Gymnasium. The win was McGill’s second against the Gaiters in three days and cemented the Martlets’ second-place finish with a 6-2 record, four points ahead of Bishop’s (4-4).
McGill set the tone from the start, leading 19-12 after the first quarter and widening the gap to 45-33 at halftime thanks to a dominant second period. The Martlets slowed down after the break, scoring just eight points in the third quarter, while Bishop’s pulled back to within 53-43 heading into the final quarter. The Gaiters continued to chip away at the lead and came within one point in the final minute, but McGill held on with timely rebounds and free throws to secure the victory.
Chatila, a 1.70m point guard who ranks second in the league’s scoring charts with an average of 16.0 points per game, made 5 of 11 shots and 10 of 11 free throws. She added six rebounds and two steals. His 21st point, scored on a free throw with 3:46 remaining, proved to be the winning point. It was the second-highest point total of the regular season for the 22-year-old science student, specializing in anatomy and cell biology. His personal best is 29 points, scored against Concordia last year, on January 16, 2025.
Emma-Jane Scotten made three three-pointers and finished with 13 points, whileErica Simeone contributed eight points and seven rebounds coming off the bench.
McGill shot 37.3% from the field (19/51), including 5 of 12 from three-point range, and made 17 of 22 shots from the free throw line.
Mariama Toupey Diallo led Bishop’s with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Laurie Lafleur added 14 points and Zou Boithias 11 points and seven rebounds. The Gaiters shot 31.3 percent overall (20/64) and 9 of 29 from three-point range, while making 10 of 14 from the line.
Bishop’s took a slight 40-38 advantage on the rebound, but the McGill bench outscored the hosts 19-5.
With eight regular season games remaining, including a Feb. 5 rematch at Bishop’s, the Martlets now hold a 2-1 advantage in head-to-head matchups (but BU has a +3 point advantage) if the teams finish tied in the RSEQ standings. This victory also allowed McGill to extend its lead in the historic series against Bishop’s to 92-87.
Next week, the Martlets return to home for a two-game series against Concordia, beginning with a 2 p.m. matinee on Jan. 15 at Love Competition Hall, followed by a rematch on Jan. 17 at Concordia Gymnasium. The Gaiters will play division leader Laval (6-1) on January 17.
SUMMARY
SOURCE:
Earl Zukerman
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Athletics & Recreation
McGill University
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