Rattlers use strong first half to down Queens in Red Deer

Red Deer, AB – A double-double from Medicine Hat College's Katelyn Rozdeba helped the visitors pick up a 65-45 decision over the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens.

The Rattlers had their offence clicking in the opening half. The visitors outscored the Queens 44-14 over 20 minutes. Jasmine Gardiner led Medicine Hat College Rattlers with 11 points at the break.

Keanna Richards had six points at half for the Polytechnic.

The RDP Queens tried to chip away at the deficit in the second half. The home team outscored the Rattlers 31-21, but couldn't fully close the gap. The Medicine Hat College Rattlers solidified the road win.

Keanna Richards was named the North Star Sports Queens Player of the Game. The Bachelor of Science student finished with six points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 31 minutes. Amy Szymanek led the Queens with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Katelyn Rozdeba received the recognition for the Rattlers, accumulating 20 points, 14 rebounds, three steals, and two assists over 30 minutes on the floor. Jasmine Gardiner added 16 points.

Medicine Hat College hit 32.9 per cent of its field goals, 15 per cent from beyond the arc and 66.7 per cent from the free-throw line. Red Deer Polytechnic was successful on 29 per cent of its shots from the field, 33.3 per cent from three-point range and 41.7 per cent from the free-throw line.

The Rattlers have a pair of games remaining before the holiday break. On Friday, December 3, they will host the St. Mary's University Lightning in Medicine Hat at 8 pm. Then they will face the Lightning in Calgary to wrap up their regular season games in the Fall Term.

On Friday, January 14, the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens will tip-off the Lightning at 8 pm.