The McMaster Marauders women's basketball team kept their winning streak going on Wednesday night, taking down the Laurier Golden Hawks on the road 75-53 for their fifth straight win.
 
The Marauders led all but the first minute of this game, pushing their lead as far as 25 points as the fourth quarter winded down. The Marauders held the Golden Hawks to subpar shooting numbers, with the home team connecting on 29.9% of all field goal attempts, only hitting 5-of-22 from deep.
 
Meanwhile, the maroon were near flawless from the charity stripe. Going 20-for-22 at the line, the visiting Marauders shot an impressive 90.9% from the free-throw line.
 
As they've done all season, active hands on defense have carried the way for this Marauders team that has found its form in this new decade. The Marauders were good for 11 steals compared to the Golden Hawks five, forcing 18 turnovers throughout the game – double their own, capitalizing on 21 points off turnovers.
 
The now 12-7 Marauders witnessed even production throughout tonight's matchup. Olivia Wilson led the way with 14 points, shooting 6-6 from the free-throw line. Playing in only 22 minutes of action, Christina Buttenham gave an impressive nine points, 10 rebounds, five steals, and two blocks stat line.
 
Mia Spadafora was lethal off the bench as she has been all season. The third-year guard conntecting on 3-5 from three-point territory, while grabbing five boards.
 
Rounding out the Marauders top performers were Jenna Button and Sarah Gates. Button led the team in minutes and controlled the pace with 11 points to her name, while gates shot an efficient 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the floor.
 
NEXT UP: With three games remaining on the calendar, the Marauders wrap up this week's slate of matches with another road game in Waterloo, Ont. this Friday against the Waterloo Warriors. Tip-off is scheduled for 6pm.