Image: UFV / Chilliwack's Julia Tuchscherer and teammate Maddy Gobeil each scored 15 points to pace seventh-seeded University of the Fraser Valley in a 75-58 loss to Carleton Thursday at the U Sports Final 8 in Edmonton. 
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Chilliwack’s Julia Tuchscherer tallies 15, but UFV falls at U Sports Final 8

Mar 7, 2024 | 5:49 PM

EDMONTON, ALBERTA — Kali Pocrnic had a game-high 25 points as the Carleton Ravens opened their title defence with a 75-58 win over the Fraser Valley Cascades on Thursday at the U Sports women’s basketball Final 8.

Jacqueline Urban added 12 points, while Kyana-Jade Poulin had 11 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for second-seeded Carleton.

Maddy Gobeil and Julia Tuchscherer each scored 15 points to pace seventh-seeded Fraser Valley.

The Ravens entered this year’s tournament as the reigning two-time Ontario University Athletics (OUA) champions and defending national champions. Carleton now advances to Saturday’s semifinal, when they will take on Queen’s.