Pandas outlast Cougars, hand Regina first loss in Canada West play

QUICKLY The University of Regina women’s basketball lost its first game of the regular season on Saturday, falling 65-61 to the University of Alberta Pandas. GAME HIGHLIGHTS The Cougars led by four after the first quarter and as many as 11 in the second, but the Pandas closed the half on an 11-0 run to tie the game 34-34. The third quarter was a defensive battle, but the Cougars held a three-point lead heading into the fourth thanks to eight points from Cara Misskey in the frame. The lead was extended to 10 with 7:48 remaining, but Alberta went on…