Box Score The UNBC Timberwolves Women's Basketball team showed flashes of resilience against the UBC Okanagan Heat on Friday night, but a dominant third quarter from the hosts proved to be the difference in an 83-57 setback.

The Heat (1-0) outscored UNBC 27-11 in the third quarter to pull away, handing the Timberwolves their second loss of the young Canada West season.

Viktoriia Filatova led the way for UNBC in the opening quarter, scoring eight of the team's first 13 points as the TWolves looked to keep pace with a high-powered UBCO offence. Nevena Nogic also connected from beyond the arc, but the Heat took control early, building a 28-13 advantage after 10 minutes.

UNBC responded with a much stronger second quarter, outscoring the hosts 16-11 to trim the deficit to 10 at halftime.

Hazel Phillips contributed five of the Timberwolves' first 10 points in the quarter, while Annika Parr connected from deep and Aurora Cabrera recorded her first field goal of the night. The TWolves also made their way to the free-throw line, converting 10 of 13 attempts in the first half.

UBCO maintained its advantage on the glass, holding a 25-17 rebounding edge at the break, while Kanani Coon continued to lead the Heat offensively with 15 points.

The third quarter proved to be the turning point, as UBCO came out firing and outscored UNBC 27-11 to take a commanding 66-40 lead into the final frame.

Cabrera accounted for five of the Timberwolves' 11 points in the quarter, continuing to make an impact on both ends of the floor. Coon, meanwhile, knocked down a pair of three-pointers to push her game total to 21 points.

Coon continued her scoring surge in the fourth quarter, adding eight points early to finish with a game-high 29.

Cabrera provided a bright spot for UNBC, reaching double-double territory in the final frame. The forward finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds while playing a team-high 30 minutes, earning Mr. Mike's Player of the Game honours for the Timberwolves.

The Heat would go on to secure the 83-57 victory, improving to 1-0 on the season, while UNBC falls to 0-2.

The Timberwolves will look to get back on track next weekend when they travel to Victoria for a Friday-Saturday series against the University of Victoria Vikes.