Женская баскетбольная команда UBCO проиграла лидеру NCAA Техасскому технологическому университету в предсезонном матче

Vernon baller battles as UBCO takes on Texas Tech Published 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2026 The University of B.C. Okanagan (UBCO) women’s basketball went toe-to-toe with one of America’s top teams. The UBCO Heat women’s basketball team faced against the Texas Tech Lady Raiders on Monday, Aug. 10. The Heat lost 72-52 in what was their first game of the 2026-27 pre-season. The game took place at the Langley Events Centre. The Heat, who were taking on just their second NCAA opponent in program history, led 16-13 after the opening quarter and won two quarters overall in the matchup. The Lady Raiders play in Division one of the NCAA and were the 26 ranked team in the U.S. at the end of last season. Vernon’s Sydney Lewis had seven points and seven rebounds for the Heat in the game. Leading the Heat with 10 points was Kelowna’s Kanani Coon. The Heat’s lone previous matchup against an NCAA opponent was against the Nevada Wolf Pack back in 2023-24.