CIS Round 25: Thunderbirds defeat Heat in the closest game of the week - Jan 26, 2013
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There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
Eighth-ranked Heat (2-14) gave a tough game to first ranked Thunderbirds (13-2) in Kelowna, BC on Friday. The visitors from Vancouver, BC managed to secure only two-point victory 63-61. However their fans expected much easier game. Heat was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Thunderbirds made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. 27 personal fouls committed by Heat helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward David Wagner (206-92) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and American guard Doug Plumb (193, college: Minnesota St.) chipped in 12 points. At the losing side guard Yassine Ghomari (185) responded with 13 points. Thunderbirds have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-2 record, which they share with Alberta. Heat lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. Thunderbirds will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Heat will play again at home against the league's leader Thunderbirds (#1) in Vancouver, BC and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Important game to mention about took place in Ottawa, ON. Fifth ranked Voyageurs (8-6) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Gee-Gees (11-4) 73-72 on Friday evening. Alex Ratte nailed 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Georges Serresse accounted for 22 points and 5 steals. The former international guard Warren Ward (196-89) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for Gee-Gees in the defeat. Gee-Gees' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Voyageurs. They maintain fifth place with 8-6 record. Gee-Gees at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with Saskatchewan. Voyageurs will play against league's leader Ravens in Ottawa, ON in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gee-Gees will play at home against Lions in Toronto, ON and hope to get back on the winning track. Eighth-ranked Bobcats (3-12) gave a tough game to third ranked Huskies (11-4) in Brandon, MB on Friday. The visitors from Saskatoon, SK managed to secure only three-point victory 68-65. However their fans expected much easier game. Ben Baker fired 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Huskies' coach Barry Rawlyk used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Jordan Reaves produced 19 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Huskies. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ottawa. Bobcats lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. Huskies will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bobcats will play again against the league's second-placed Huskies (#2) in Saskatoon, SK and hope to secure a win. Very important is a home loss of second ranked Wesmen (11-6) against fifth ranked Dinos (9-7) on Friday night. Host Wesmen was defeated by Dinos in a tough game in Winnipeg, MB 71-79. Worth to mention a great performance of Thijin Moses who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds. Wesmen's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Dinos. They maintain fifth place with 9-7 record. Wesmen at the other side dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Panthers (8-3) against fourth ranked Tigers (6-6) on Friday night. Visiting Panthers were defeated by Tigers in Halifax, NS 81-71. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Panthers. Simon Marr stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The victory was the third consecutive win for Tigers. They maintain fourth place with 6-6 record. Loser Panthers keep the second position with three games lost. Tigers will face league's leader Capers in Sydney, NS in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panthers will play on the road against Huskies in Halifax, NS.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 25: Mount Royal lost to TWU on the opponent's court 78-84. TRU unfortunately lost to Victoria in a home game 64-81. UNBC was rolled over UFV on the road 65-86. Regina was defeated by Alberta on its own court 65-79. Lethbridge was beaten by Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB 88-76. Carleton destroyed York at home 106-62. Queen's was outscored by Ryerson on the opponent's court 78-47. Lakehead rolled over Laurier in a home game 80-53. Cape Breton defeated St.Mary's on the road 85-80. The most impressive stats of the last round was 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals by Jimmy Dorsey of Cape Breton.
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Mount Royal's (2-12) road loss to sixth ranked Spartans (6-9) 78-84 on Friday. Mount Royal was trailing by 3 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 30-23 charge of Spartans, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 21 Mount Royal turnovers. Guard Tonner Jackson (201) stepped up and scored 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Mark Perrin chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four Spartans players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Aloysius Callaghan (180) responded with 21 points and guard Deng Awak (186) scored 7 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans moved-up to fourth place. Mount Royal lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Spartans will face again Mount Royal (#7) in Calgary, AB in the next round. Top scorers: TWU: T.Jackson 21+8reb+1ast, M.Perrin 20+6reb+1ast, J.Bakuteka 10+1reb, T.Smith 10+3reb+3ast, D.McDonald 7+4reb+2ast, M.Cockrill 5+3reb Mount Royal: A.Callaghan 21+2reb, M.Akwl 9+1reb+3ast, A.Abraha 9+1ast, J.Gardener 8+3reb+2ast, K.Wilson 8+1reb+2ast, D.Awak 7+10reb+3ast
Rather predictable result in Kamloops, BC where second ranked Vikies (10-5) defeated 4th placed Wolfpack (6-10) 81-64 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Vikies. Wolfpack was better in third quarter 25-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Terrell Evans stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Kyle Peterson chipped in 8 points and 7 assists. At the losing side Blaz Bozinovic responded with 8 points and 12 rebounds and Zach Usherwood scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Vikies. They maintain second place with 10-5 record having four points less than leader Cape Breton. Wolfpack lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. Vikies will have a break next round. Wolfpack will play again at home against the league's second-placed Vikies (#2) in Victoria, BC. Top scorers: Victoria: T.Evans 20+13reb+2ast, V.Dhillon 12+1reb, R.Theil 9+1reb, K.Peterson 8+4reb+7ast, M.Acheampong 7+1reb, B.Dunlop 6+4ast TRU: Z.Usherwood 14+5reb+1ast, B.Rouault 12+4reb+1ast, A.Pierre 9+4reb+3ast, B.Bozinovic 8+12reb+2ast, K.Pribilsky 7+1ast, I.Bozinovic 5+5reb
Eighth-ranked Heat (2-14) gave a tough game to first ranked Thunderbirds (13-2) in Kelowna, BC on Friday. The visitors from Vancouver, BC managed to secure only two-point victory 63-61. However their fans expected much easier game. Heat was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Thunderbirds made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. 27 personal fouls committed by Heat helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward David Wagner (206-92) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and American guard Doug Plumb (193, college: Minnesota St.) chipped in 12 points. At the losing side guard Yassine Ghomari (185) responded with 13 points and guard Mitch Goodwin (188) scored 13 points. Thunderbirds have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-2 record, which they share with Alberta. Heat lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. Thunderbirds will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Heat will play again at home against the league's leader Thunderbirds (#1) in Vancouver, BC and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Top scorers: UBC: D.Wagner 20+4reb, I.Solomon 12+1reb, D.Plumb 12+4reb+1ast, O.Wallace 8+4reb, G.Pippus 5+1ast, T.Nixon 2+2reb UBC Okanagan: Y.Ghomari 13+2reb+1ast, M.Goodwin 13+3reb, D.Mackay 10+4reb, A.Fahandeg-Sadi 8+3reb, L.Ndayitwayeko 6+1reb+2ast, A.Faza 6+5reb
Not a big story in a game in Abbotsford, BC where 5th ranked Timberwolves (5-10) were rolled over by third ranked Cascades (8-7) 86-65 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Cascades. Timberwolves was better in third quarter 21-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Cascades shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 61.5 percentage. Swingman Nathan Kendall (196) stepped up and scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and Kevon Parchment chipped in 24 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side swingman Sam Raphael (188) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized Salvadorean guard Jose Araujo (186-86) scored 15 points. Four Timberwolves players scored in double figures. Timberwolves' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Cascades maintains third place with 8-7 record having six points less than leader Cape Breton. Timberwolves lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. Cascades will face again Timberwolves (#6) in Prince George, BC in the next round. Top scorers: UFV: S.Freeman 27+1reb+2ast, K.Parchment 24+9reb, N.Kendall 19+9reb+8ast, A.McGowan 8+2reb+1ast, J.York 5+3reb+6ast, S.Ashkenazy 3+2reb+1ast UNBC: J.Araujo 15+4reb+2ast, S.Raphael 14+7reb+2ast, C.Barton 12+5reb+1ast, F.Rowe 10+1reb+2ast, D.Stark 6+4reb+2ast, G.Aubertin 4+1reb
Everything went according to plan in Regina, SK where first ranked Golden Bears (13-2) beat 7th ranked Cougars (5-10) 79-65 on Friday. The game without a history. Golden Bears led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Cougars' 34. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Golden Bears made 7 blocks. Naturalized Kenyan guard Kenneth Otieno (188) stepped up and scored 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and forward Adam Weir (201) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds. Four Golden Bears players scored in double figures. Golden Bears' coach Barnaby Craddock used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Connor Burns (201) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and forward Paul Gareau (201) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Golden Bears. They maintain first place with 13-2 record, which they share with UBC. Loser Cougars dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. Golden Bears will have a break next round. Cougars will play again at home against the league's leader Golden Bears (#1) in Edmonton, AB. Top scorers: Alberta: K.Otieno 18+5reb+1ast, R.Dewar 16+4reb, T.Bergen-Henengouwen 15+3reb+1ast, A.Weir 11+9reb+1ast, T.Watson 9+2reb+2ast, S.Saffa 8+4reb+1ast Regina: C.Burns 18+14reb+1ast, P.Gareau 14+6reb+1ast, F.Brown 11+3reb+2ast, B.Hebert 7+2reb+7ast, T.Sylvester 6+4reb, S.Nostedt 5+1reb+1ast
Eighth-ranked Bobcats (3-12) gave a tough game to third ranked Huskies (11-4) in Brandon, MB on Friday. The visitors from Saskatoon, SK managed to secure only three-point victory 68-65. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 13 points after first quarter, but they rallied back winning next two quarters and won the game by 3 points. Huskies dominated on the defensive end, holding Bobcats to just 0 points in third quarter and to 0 points in second half. They made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game, while Bobcats only scored five points from the stripe. Huskies forced 19 Bobcats turnovers. Guard Ben Baker (191) fired 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Patrick Burns (198) chipped in 6 points and 14 rebounds. Huskies' coach Barry Rawlyk used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Jordan Reaves produced 19 points and 9 rebounds and Ilarion Bonhomme added 18 points respectively for lost side. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Huskies. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ottawa. Bobcats lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. Huskies will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bobcats will play again against the league's second-placed Huskies (#2) in Saskatoon, SK and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Saskatchewan: B.Baker 19+9reb+2ast, M.Forbes 12+6reb+1ast, E.Ostertag 12+1reb+2ast, J.Karwacki 9+6reb+2ast, P.Burns 6+14reb+1ast, A.Henry 5+5reb+2ast Brandon: J.Reaves 19+9reb+3ast, I.Bonhomme 18+1reb+3ast, R.Smith 13+1reb+3ast, J.Elias 4+5reb, J.Molin 4+4reb+1ast, K.Ramsey 3+3reb+2ast
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Wesmen (11-6) against fifth ranked Dinos (9-7) on Friday night. Host Wesmen was defeated by Dinos in a tough game in Winnipeg, MB 71-79. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Wesmen won fourth quarter 29-27. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Dinos made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Dinos especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of Thijin Moses (201) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson (175-91) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Four Dinos players scored in double figures. American forward Steven Wesley (196, college: E.Washington) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Benny Iko (198) added 9 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Wesmen. Wesmen's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Dinos. They maintain fifth place with 9-7 record. Wesmen at the other side dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Calgary: T.Moses 27+14reb, J.Ogungbemi-Jackson 19+10reb+8ast, Y.Anissovets 11+7reb+4ast, M.Letkeman 11+4reb, D.Karch 7+2reb+2ast, J.Owen-Thomas 4+2reb+4ast Winnipeg: T.Krahn 20+1ast, D.Brown 14+1reb+1ast, S.Wesley 14+11reb+1ast, B.Iko 9+12reb+3ast, A.Cunningham 6+7reb+10ast, M.McNee 6+3reb
There was no surprise in Winnipeg, MB where 6th ranked Pronghorn (7-8) was defeated by fourth ranked Bisons (11-5) 88-76 on Friday. Bisons dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Pronghorn's 42. Bisons forced 28 Pronghorn turnovers and outrebounded them 50-37 including 18 on the offensive glass. Guard Jonar Huertas (183) stepped up and scored 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners and forward Wyatt Anders (201) chipped in 13 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side center Derek Waldner (201) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and guard Alex Fletcher (185) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Bisons. They moved-up to third place. Loser Pronghorn keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Bisons will face again Pronghorn (#6) in Lethbridge, AB in the next round. Top scorers: Manitoba: Y.Ozsayiner 18+4reb, J.Huertas 17+5reb+4ast, W.Anders 13+11reb+1ast, B.Speer 11+4reb+1ast, S.Walton 10+5reb+5ast, A.Ali 9+3reb Lethbridge: D.Waldner 18+13reb+1ast, C.Johnson 14+3reb+1ast, A.Fletcher 14+5reb+6ast, L.Reiter 12+5reb+4ast, J.Chief-Morris 10+3reb, M.Duce 8+5reb+1ast
Important game to mention about took place in Ottawa, ON. Fifth ranked Voyageurs (8-6) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Gee-Gees (11-4) 73-72 on Friday evening. Gee-Gees were ahead by 1 point after three quarters before a 20-18 charge of Voyageurs, which allowed them to win the game. Alex Ratte nailed 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Georges Serresse (191) accounted for 22 points and 5 steals. The former international guard Warren Ward (196-89) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Gabriel Gonthier-Dubue (198) added 18 points respectively for Gee-Gees in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Gee-Gees' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Voyageurs. They maintain fifth place with 8-6 record. Gee-Gees at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with Saskatchewan. Voyageurs will play against league's leader Ravens in Ottawa, ON in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gee-Gees will play at home against Lions in Toronto, ON and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Laurentian: G.Serresse 22+4reb, A.Ratte 21+7reb+3ast, M.Pasquale 11+6reb+2ast, N.Yengue 10+4reb+1ast, T.Carter-Newman 5+2reb+1ast, J.Budd 4+2reb Ottawa: G.Gonthier-Dubue 18+3reb, W.Ward 15+6reb+7ast, V.Gill 12+3reb+1ast, M.Tihani 12+7reb, J.Berhanemeskel 6+2reb+3ast, C.Agada 5+2reb
No shocking result in a game in Ottawa, ON where first ranked Ravens (14-1) outleveled 6th ranked Lions (5-9) 106-62 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Ravens. Lions was better in fourth quarter 24-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Lions to just 7 points in second quarter. Ravens dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Lions' 26. Ravens forced 23 Lions turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Lions' players. Guard Connor Wood (190) stepped up and scored 32 points for the winners and forward Dan Penner (201) chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side guard Raheem Isaac (190) responded with 26 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and forward Aaron Rados (198) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for Ravens. They maintain first place with 14-1 record. Loser Lions dropped to the fourth position with nine games lost. Ravens will face Voyageurs (#5) in Sudbury, ON in the next round. Lions will play on the road against Gee-Gees in Ottawa, ON and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Carleton: C.Wood 32+1reb+2ast, P.Scrubb 12+1reb+3ast, K.Churchill 10+5reb+2ast, D.Penner 9+8reb+2ast, C.Springer-Williams 9+1reb, T.Hinz 7+1reb York: R.Isaac 26+3reb+1ast, A.Rados 12+5reb+1ast, D.Tyndale 11+2reb+1ast, I.Akeem 7+4reb+1ast, N.Tufegdzich 3+2reb, R.Iheadindu 3+2reb+1ast
Rather expected game in Toronto, ON where 4th placed Golden Gaels (9-6) were crushed by second ranked Rams (12-2) 78-47 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Rams. Golden Gaels was better in fourth quarter 15-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Golden Gaels to just 4 points in second quarter. Rams forced 23 Golden Gaels turnovers and outrebounded them 54-27 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard guard Ostap Choliy (193) (193) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and guard guard Aaron Best (193) (193) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Rams' coach Roy Rana felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard guard Ostap Choliy (193) (193) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and guard guard Aaron Best (193) (193) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rams maintains second place with 12-2 record having just three points less than leader Cape Breton. Golden Gaels lost their third game in a row. They keep the fourth position with six games lost. Rams will have a break next round. Golden Gaels will play on the road against Blues (#7) in Toronto, ON.
Rather predictable result in Thunder Bay, ON where second ranked Thunderwolves (9-5) smashed 6th ranked Golden Hawks (4-10) 80-53 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Thunderwolves. Golden Hawks was better in second period 20-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Golden Hawks to just 6 points in first quarter. They outrebounded Golden Hawks 56-27 including a 20-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Naturalized Egyptian forward Yoosrie Salhia (198-87) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Ben Johnson (-88) chipped in 16 points. At the losing side guard Maxwell Allin (193) responded with 11 points and guard William Coulthard (188) scored 16 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Thunderwolves. They maintain second place with 9-5 record having six points less than leader Cape Breton. Loser Golden Hawks keep the sixth position with ten games lost. Thunderwolves will face again Golden Hawks (#6) in Waterloo, ON in the next round. Top scorers: Lakehead: Y.Salhia 22+12reb+3ast, B.Johnson 16+2reb+1ast, R.Thomson 11+5reb+2ast, A.McIntosh 6+9reb, M.Schmidt 5+4reb+2ast, G.Carter 5+7reb+1ast Laurier: W.Coulthard 16, M.Allin 11+4reb+2ast, G.Thomas 6+2reb, J.Forde 5+4reb+1ast, M.Chesson 4+3reb, J.Smith 3+3reb+1ast
Not a big story in a game in Halifax, NS where 7th ranked Huskies (3-9) were defeated by leader Capers (13-0) 85-80 on Friday. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 2-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 85-80. Capers outrebounded Huskies 45-27 including 32 on the defensive glass. American guard American guard Jimmy Dorsey (188) (188) stepped up and scored 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals for the winners and forward forward Arild Geugjes (203) (203) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side American guard American guard Jimmy Dorsey (188) (188) responded with 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals and forward forward Arild Geugjes (203) (203) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Capers. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Loser Huskies keep the seventh position with nine games lost. Capers will face Tigers (#4) in Halifax, NS in the next round. Huskies will play at home against the league's second-placed Panthers in Charlottetown, PEI. Top scorers: Cape Breton: J.Dorsey 33+7reb+9ast, C.Kasongo 16+5reb+1ast, A.Geugjes 16+6reb+1ast, M.Lufile 10+11reb, K.Mayers 5+5reb+4ast, K.Devereaux 3+5reb St.Mary''s: J.Lee 31+4reb, K.Thomas 15+10reb, R.Halpin 10+6reb+2ast, K.Thompson 10+1reb+1ast, M.Pink 9+11reb+3ast, J.McAvoy 5+1reb+5ast
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Panthers (8-3) against fourth ranked Tigers (6-6) on Friday night. Visiting Panthers were defeated by Tigers in Halifax, NS 81-71. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Panthers. The game was mostly controlled by Tigers. Panthers was better in third quarter 22-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Panthers' 30. They outrebounded Panthers 52-38 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Simon Marr (203) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Cameroonian forward William Yengue (193) chipped in 16 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side forward Geoff Doane (196) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Lorenzo Parker scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Tigers. They maintain fourth place with 6-6 record. Loser Panthers keep the second position with three games lost. Tigers will face league's leader Capers in Sydney, NS in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panthers will play on the road against Huskies in Halifax, NS. Top scorers: Dalhousie: S.Marr 22+11reb+2ast, W.Yengue 16+15reb+3ast, D.Stedman 15+6reb+2ast, H.Abdullahi 11+5reb+3ast, D.Norris 8+4reb+1ast, J.Traboulsi 4+7reb+1ast UPEI: M.Downey 16, J.Kendrick 14+6reb+1ast, L.Parker 14+5reb+2ast, G.Doane 12+10reb+1ast, D.Smith 9+5reb+5ast, A.Robbins 4+4reb
LEB Silver newcomer Electro Mercantil Plasencia tabbed 24-year old Canadian-Trinidad and Tobago center Richard Peters (211-122kg-93, agency: Dynamics Global Management). He just graduated from CS Fullerton (NCAA). But in 23 games he averaged only 1.9ppg and 1.7rpg last season. Peters helped them to make it to the semifinals. As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it will be his first season in pro basketball. Peters' team was regular season runner-up in AEC in 2016. He repre... [read more]
LEB Silver newcomer Electro Mercantil Plasencia tabbed 24-year old Canadian-Trinidad and Tobago center Richard Peters (211-122kg-93, agency: Dynamics Global Management). He just graduated from CS Fullerton (NCAA). But in 23 games he averaged only 1.9ppg and 1.7rpg last season. Peters helped them to make it to the semifinals. As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it will be his first season in pro basketball. Peters' team was regular season runner-up in AEC in 2016. He represented Canada at the World Championships U17 in Hamburg (Germany) seven years ago. Peters' team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 8 games: 3.1ppg, 2.4rpg. Peters has played previously for another Spanish team Brewster Academy.
Tofas Bursa (BSL) signed 31-year old Canadian ex-international guard Andrew Rautins (193-86kg-86, college: Syracuse). He has played for the last two seasons at Gaziantep Basketbol in the BSL. In 30 games he had 11.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.7apg and 1.3spg last season. Rautins also played 14 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded very impressive stats: 15.1ppg, 3.9rpg, 4.3apg and 1.1spg. In 2010 he was drafted by New York Knicks (NBA) in second round (38th overall). The former Syracuse Universit... [read more]
Tofas Bursa (BSL) signed 31-year old Canadian ex-international guard Andrew Rautins (193-86kg-86, college: Syracuse). He has played for the last two seasons at Gaziantep Basketbol in the BSL. In 30 games he had 11.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.7apg and 1.3spg last season. Rautins also played 14 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded very impressive stats: 15.1ppg, 3.9rpg, 4.3apg and 1.1spg. In 2010 he was drafted by New York Knicks (NBA) in second round (38th overall). The former Syracuse University staris in his eighth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won Big East Regular Season in 2010. Rautins was also voted Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Europe Cup Honorable Mention in 2016. He was also a member of Canadian international program for some years. Rautins played for Canadian Senior National Team between 2006 and 2013 and previously for U21 National Team back in 2005. He also represented Canada at the World Championships in Turkey seven years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 8.5ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.5apg. Rautins is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (Deutsche Bank Skyliners), Italy (Openjobmetis VA), Spain (HLA Alicante), NBA (Oklahoma City Thunder) and NBA G League (Oklahoma City Blue). Rautins could be described:
(by Jonathan Wasserman for NBADraft.net in 2010)
He is always active without the ball, constantly running through and around screens to free himself open More than just a 3 point specialist, it's his play making abilities that make him a well rounded player He has an excellent basketball IQ, along with tremendous court vision, his passing skills can sometimes go overlooked When he does have an open lane to penetrate, Andy has the ability to take it, and set up his teammates for easy baskets.
He lacks athleticism, size and strength, which hurt him on both ends when comparing him to other shooting guards at the next level He does not have the quickest first step, which really makes him nothing more than catch and shoot threat when it comes to scoring.
The Storm keeps States for another season - 3 days ago
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Island Storm (NBL Canada) re-signed forward Bradley States (198, college: UPEI). He played there last season. In 38 NBL Canada games he averaged 3.1ppg and 2.5rpg. States helped them to make it to the semifinals. Among other achievements he played in the final of AUS in 2013 and 2016. States received also All-Atlantic 1st Team award in 2016 at his college time. States previously for Axemen. He graduated from University of Prince Edward Island in 2016 and it will be his second season in pr... [read more]
Island Storm (NBL Canada) re-signed forward Bradley States (198, college: UPEI). He played there last season. In 38 NBL Canada games he averaged 3.1ppg and 2.5rpg. States helped them to make it to the semifinals. Among other achievements he played in the final of AUS in 2013 and 2016. States received also All-Atlantic 1st Team award in 2016 at his college time. States previously for Axemen. He graduated from University of Prince Edward Island in 2016 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. States is described as:
An explosive leaper and shot blocker.
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