Axewomen move into Top 10 following weekend sweep of Capers

The Acadia Axewomen have moved into the U SPORTS women’s basketball top 10 rankings following a weekend sweep of the Cape Breton Capers.

Acadia is ranked No. 10 in the nation with a 4-2 record.

The last time the Axewomen were in the Top 10 was February 21 when they were situated No. 5 in the country heading into the U SPORTS championship weekend.

This season Acadia started with a pair of losses to Saint Mary’s to open conference play before winning four in a row as they head into another weekend at home against the Memorial Sea-Hawks.

Their most recent victory was highlighted by a steal and made layup by Bianca Helmig to pick up a narrow 61-60 win over the Capers.

WBB | Turnover to a one-point victory!

Axewomen complete the comeback to sweep the Capers in Wolfville.

Samantha Russell led the Axewomen with 19 points.

Final
ACA - 61
CBU - 60 pic.twitter.com/bizFWUKexY

— Acadia Athletics (@AcadiaAthletics) November 11, 2023

Also ranked from the AUS are Saint Mary’s (5-1) at No. 6 and UNB (6-0) at No. 7.