Kerry Galusha of the Northwest Territories upsets Manitoba's Kerri Einarson in extra ends at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Galusha's victory puts both teams at 2-2, with Galusha ahead in the standings. Meanwhile, Ontario's Danielle Inglis remains atop Pool B with a 4-1 record.
Kerry Galusha of the Northwest Territories delivered a stunning upset on Tuesday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont., defeating Manitoba's Kerri Einarson 9-6 in extra ends. The thrilling Pool B matchup saw both teams battling fiercely, with the score tied at 4-4 entering the eighth end. Galusha capitalized on the opportunity, scoring two crucial points to put Einarson on the defensive.
Einarson, however, refused to give up, clawing her way back with a point in each of the ninth and tenth ends, forcing the game into extra innings. In the end, Galusha's relentless pressure proved too much for Einarson, securing the victory and propelling her to a 2-2 record in the standings. This result also saw Einarson slip to 2-2, with Galusha edging ahead in fifth place. Meanwhile, Ontario's Danielle Inglis solidified her position at the top of Pool B with a convincing 9-6 win over Yukon's Bayly Scoffin, extending her record to a dominant 4-1. The day's action began with a tight race at the top of Pool B, as Inglis, Quebec's Laurie St-Georges, and Nova Scotia's Christina Black were all tied at 3-1. Manitoba's Kate Cameron emerged victorious against St-Georges in a 12-6 rout, pushing her own record to 3-1 and tying for second place in the pool. The evening draw saw Black facing off against Galusha, setting the stage for another exciting encounter. Elsewhere, Manitoba's Kaitlyn Lawes continued her strong performance with a decisive 13-3 victory over Newfoundland and Labrador's Brooke Godsland, securing her second win of the tournament. Defending champion Rachel Homan, boasting a perfect 4-0 record, aimed to maintain her dominance as her rink took on New Brunswick's Melissa Adams in Pool A action
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