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A basketball player in a UBC jersey goes for a layup and an opposing player attempts to knock her hand away.

Thunderbirds fall to Vikes 78–75 in overtime

On Thursday night, the top-ranked UBC women’s basketball team visited the University of Victoria Vikes and fell to them in overtime.

A female basketball player in a white jersey kit goes for a layup while two defenders attempt to block.

January 23 sportsMaia Cesario

Women's basketball leads CW halfway through season

The Thunderbirds are currently sitting in first place in Canada West with a 12–1 record, with no intention of slowing down as the team heads into the second half of the season.

A female basketball player in a navy blue jersey kit drives to the net with the ball in her hands. An opposing player attempts to stop her with her hands.

January 14 sportsJoyce Park with Photos by Danielle Simon

Women's basketball defeats Timberwolves in offensive show

On Saturday night in War Memorial Gym, the women's basketball put on a show against the UNBC Timberwolves and earned their season's highest-scoring win at 97–47.

A basketball player in a white jersey kit is in motion with the ball in their hands on an indoor court. There are two defenders on either side of them.

January 13 sportsMaia Cesario with Photos by Navya Chadha

'Birds dominate Wolfpack with 79–35 home win

On Friday night, the UBC women's basketball team hosted the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack and walked away with a commanding win, thanks to offence led by Mona Berlitz.

A female basketball player in a white jersey kit holds the ball, looking to pass, while another basketball player in a blue jersey kit that reads "TWU" is behind her, attempting to go and intercept the pass. They are on an indoor court, with the stands behind both players.

November 5 sportsMaia Cesario with Photos by Sidney Shaw

'Birds beat Spartans in women's basketball home opener

On Saturday afternoon, the Thunderbirds defeated the Trinity Western University Spartans 69–52 at War Memorial Gym.

A female basketball player in a white jersey and white knee pads goes to dribble the ball on an indoor basketball court. There is a defender wearing a navy blue jersey kit in the foreground and there are opponents sitting on the bench behind the white-jersey-player.

November 5 sportsRhea Krishna

T-Birds leave Cascades thunderstruck in 80–58 win

On Thursday night in Abbotsford, the UBC women's basketball team opened their 2024/25 season with a commanding win over the University of Fraser Valley Cascades.

A female basketball player in a white t-shirt and white jersey kit combo looks to pass the ball. Her dark brown hair is in a ponytail and a player in a deep blue jersey kit attempts to box her out. The opponents hands are on the player in the white jersey kit.

October 31 sportsIan Cooper

Women’s basketball team looking to build on last year’s success

The T-Birds start their season on Halloween against the University of Fraser Valley Cascades in Abbotsford.