11/05/2011 - The question entering last night’s game between the host Keyano Huskies and Briercrest Clippers in Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference play was the status of Huskies star rookie Nicholle McKenzie.

McKenize, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds coming into the game, had tweaked her knee the previous week in an overtime loss to the host NAIT Ooks.

Her knee appeared fine, instead it was foul trouble that sent her to the bench two minutes into the third with her team leading 32-24.

Veteran Vanessa Wideman took over the scoring load with two quick steals and sub sequential lay-ups and added  a three-pointer within a five minutes span to hold the lead, Huskies winning 68-57.

Wideman scored a game high 17 points while McKenize and Cassandra Gilmore had 14.

Huskies were limited to eight players with five out with injuries.

Gilmore had the highlight play of the evening at the Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre following up on her missed three-point attempt to get the offensive rebound and put back for two points.

Valerie Robinson had 14 points for the Clippers.

Huskies now stand at 2-3 and host the Medicine Hat Rattlers at 6 p.m. today at Westwood Community High School.

Vanessa Wideman showed leadership in last nights 68-57 win.

Photo by Erwin Kuhr