PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Gee-Gees Women’s Basketball head to London for opening round of OUA playoffs

Photo: Greg Mason
Photo: Greg Mason
February 17, 2026

OUA Round One

@ Western Mustangs

Tipoff: 6:00pm

Watch: OUA TV

With a 11-11 finish in the regular season, the Gee-Gees are set to start their postseason run on February 18 at 6:00pm as they take on the Western Mustangs in the opening round of the OUA playoffs.

The matchup:

Ottawa (11-11) vs Western (14-8)

Last meeting: 75-73 (Western) at Western, Nov. 28, 2025

Ottawa leaders:

Points Per Game: Allie McCarthy- 21.6

Assists Per Game: Bailey Russell- 3.0

Rebounds Per Game: Allie McCarthy- 7.8

Western leaders:

Points Per Game: Sydney Cowan- 16.3

Assists Per Game: Renee Armstrong- 5.8

Rebounds Per Game: Renee Armstrong- 6.8

Game notes:

  • In their regular season meeting, the Mustangs pulled ahead in the final seconds with an impressive three-point shot by rookie guard, Sydney Cowan.
  • Allie McCarthy scored her career high 34 points against the Mustangs, adding 14 rebounds and four steals to her impressive stat line.
  • The Gee-Gees and Mustangs had a highly competitive battle in their first meeting, seeing seven lead changes throughout the game.
  • Western outperformed Ottawa in the turnover battle, losing the ball 14 times compared to Ottawa's 22. Keeping possession of the ball will be key for Ottawa to win the matchup.