ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A pair of prolonged offensive droughts cost the University of the Fraser Valley women's basketball team on Saturday afternoon, as they dropped a 58-41 exhibition decision to the visiting Victoria Vikes.
 
The Cascades, coming off a 72-60 win over the Vikes on Friday, were limited to single-digit scoring in the first and third quarters, allowing the visitors to pull away at the Envision Financial Athletic Centre.

Amira Giannattasio once again led the Vikes putting up 22 points and four rebounds, while Kristy Gallagher had 11 points and four rebounds. Marissa Dheensaw and Vikes rookie Lyndzie Caron both had a team-high six boards as the Vikes earn their first win of the 2017-18 season. 
 
The Vikes showd an impressive defensive game right from the opening tip off. They began the game on a 12-0 run and led 18-6 at the end of the first quarter.
 
The Cascades found their footing in the second, reeling off a 13-0 run to go up 21-20 but the Vikes surged in front in the late stages of the frame and led 29-24 at the break.
 
The visitors carried that momentum into the third quarter, outscoring the Cascades 18-5 to seize control, and they kept UFV at bay in the fourth.
 
Giannattasio had an outstanding performance, racking up a game-high 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field. Gallagher's 11 points for the Vikes was a result of the Vikes out-rebouning the Cascades 43-29.
 
Shayna Litman was the lone Cascade to score in double figures, posting 13 points and seven boards. Taylor Claggett scored seven of her nine points in the first half. UFV struggled from the foul line, hitting just 8-of-17 attempts (47.1 per cent).
 
The Vikes head to Calgary to play in Jack Simpson Gym, Oct. 20-21, against each of Calgary and Regina, while they will open their regular season play on Oct. 27-28 hosting UBC Okanagan for a double header. 

SCORING BY QUARTER
UFV: 6-18-5-12 : 41
UVIC: 18-9-18-13 : 58

SCORING LEADERS
UFV: Shayna Litman (13), Taylor Claggett (9)
UVIC: Amira Giannattasio (22), Kristy Gallagher (11)