The top-ranked Mount Saint Vincent University Mystics were challenged hard by the fourth-ranked Holland College Hurricanes in an electric semi-final match on Saturday afternoon, but a late clutch performance earned them a spot in Sunday's championship game. 

The Hurricanes experienced a fantastic start, keeping a close lead for most of the first quarter with strong efforts by Robyn Driscoll, Lauren Armstrong, and Player of the Year Alexa Rancourt. However, late momentum from MSVU forced Holland to call a timeout. It looked like the Hurricanes would head into the second quarter with the lead, but a late three-pointer by Gwen Ettinger-O'Leary gave the Mystics an 18-17 lead. 

MSVU had the stronger start in quarter two, but rookie Sarah Nyhouse stepped up with a three-pointer and a layup, giving the Hurricanes a 28-26 lead before a Mystics timeout. MSVU rebounded to gain a 33-30 lead before a Hurricanes timeout. The Mystics maintained a close lead and were up 38-36 at halftime. 

The third quarter was filled with chaos in the first few minutes, as both teams swapped leads. MSVU gained control around the halfway mark, leading 53-45 and forcing a Hurricanes timeout. Holland stormed back to close the gap to one point at 57-56 at the end of the quarter. 

Unfortunately, their luck would slowly dwindle in the fourth quarter as the Mystics began pulling away. Down 71-63, the Hurricanes called a timeout, and despite a valiant effort all game, they couldn't find the luck they needed. 

Gwen Ettinger-O'Leary was named MSVU's Player of the Game after recording 21 points, three assists, and one foul. Lauren Armstrong was named Holland's Player of the Game after recording 11 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and two fouls.