Moss & Turchiaro Help Western Win OUA Gold
The Western Mustangs Women’s Squash team claimed the OUA Championship Gold Medal in front of an enthusiastic crowd, showcasing their impressive skill and determination.
Featuring standout players Hailey Moss and Gabrielle Turchiaro, Western navigated a challenging tournament schedule to reach the top of the podium.
Their opening match saw a narrow 4-3 victory over Waterloo. Turchiaro fell 3-1 to Sarah Casey [11-7, 9-11, 11-6, 11-4] in a 28-minute match, while Moss secured a swift 3-0 win over Rodaina Aboelela [11-4, 11-1, 11-3] in just 13 minutes.
Western then dominated Guelph University with a 7-0 sweep. Turchiaro defeated Emma Robertson 3-0 [11-4, 11-3, 11-2] in a 14-minute match, and Moss mirrored her teammate’s performance with a 3-0 win over Monika Begovic [11-1, 11-2, 11-2], also in 14 minutes.
Against Brock University, Western secured a 6-1 victory. Turchiaro needed only six minutes to defeat Evelyn Anzik 3-0 [11-1, 11-4, 11-1], while Moss continued her unbeaten streak with a 3-0 win over Allison MacPhail [11-5, 11-2, 11-6] in 23 minutes.
Western faced a tough challenge against Queens University but emerged with a 5-2 win. Turchiaro battled for 54 minutes to overcome Maya Lakhani 3-1 [11-9, 7-11, 12-10, 11-8], while Moss continued her winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Gabriella Menezes [7-11, 11-2, 11-4, 11-7] in 23 minutes.
The final match against the University of Toronto was a nail-biting affair, with Western edging out a 4-3 win. Turchiaro fell 3-0 to Ainsley Rawlins [11-7, 11-1, 11-3] in 16 minutes, but Moss remained undefeated throughout the tournament, securing the crucial point with a 3-1 victory over Madeline Khan [11-9, 13-11, 9-11, 11-4] in 28 minutes.
