January 17, 2005
LAKEHEAD PULLS EVEN WITH GUELPH
It was two games, two victories for the Lakehead Thunderwolves this weekend as they pulled their record to 6-6, bringing them into a tie for fifth with the Guelph Gryphons. Friday, the Thunder Bay school upset York 71-65 on Scott Seely's 19 points and Kiraan Posey's 17. Daniel Eves scored 23 for the Lions in the loss, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. Saturday, Posey went off for 31 points and added nine rebounds, three assists and three steals in the 78-61 win over Laurentian. Andrew Greig had 15 for the Voyageurs. Posey continues to lead the OUA in scoring with 20.6 points per game.
TORONTO TAKES #54 WATERLOO TO OVERTIME
The Toronto Varsity Blues pushed the Waterloo Warriors to overtime, but it wasn't enough to outlast the fifth-ranked team in Canada as the Warriors prevailed 89-84. The two teams battled back and forth, with Toronto gaining an eight-point edge several times. With just over a minute to play in the game, Graham Jarman's three-pointer gave Waterloo a one-point lead. Jarman followed up 40 seconds later with a field goal to put the Warriors up by three. Toronto's Mike Degiorgio's off-balance three-point attempt at the buzzer connected to push the contest into overtime.
In overtime, Waterloo outscored Toronto 8-2 in the first two minutes to seal the victory. Five Warriors finished in double-digits, with Jarman leading the way with 24 points, on 10-of-15 shooting. Mike Sovran scored 16 and collected nine rebounds. Toronto's Kenny Hilborn scored 15 straight points without missing a shot, as he finished with 32 on the night, including 4-of-5 from three-point range.
Waterloo swept the weekend, defeating Ryerson 82-73. The two wins, coupled with Brock's loss to Carleton, gives the Warriors a two-point over the Badgers in the OUA West standings.
CARLETON DEFEATS BROCK IN NATIONALLY RANKED GAME
The #1 Carleton Ravens proved their top-ranked status Friday night as they downed the third-ranked Brock Badgers, 73-57. After taking a three-point lead into the locker room, the Ravens pulled away in the second half and led by as many as 18 points with under five minutes remaining in the game. Third-year Raven guard Osvaldo Jeanty had a game high 24 points (4-of-6 from beyond the arc) and added five rebounds, four assists and three steals to his night. Veteran Mike Smart and rookie Sheldon Stewart each added 11 points a piece. For the Badgers, Kevin French scored 16, while Kevin Steinstra added 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Ravens extended their winning streak to 62 regular season and post season games with a 84-75 win over the Guelph Gryphons. Smart closed the Raven's Nest with a 24-point performance that included five assists. Jeanty followed up with 23 of his own as the two combined for 20-for-25 from the charity stripe. J.S. Esposito scored 16 in loss.
Brock bounced back Saturday night as they jumped out to a 15-2 lead in the first four minutes of their 84-68 win over the Ottawa Gee-Gees.
The Badgers then scored 15 of the first 17 points of the second half to lead 59-33 and take control of the game. The Badgers were led by Morgan Fairweather and Kevin Steinstra who each netted 20 points. The Badgers shot an incredible 67% from the field the entire game, over double Ottawa's 32%. In the first half alone Brock scored 44 points, missing only 6 shots (17-of-23). Alex McLeod scored 15 for the Gee-Gees, who now sit fourth in the OUA East division, due to Queen's 2-0 weekend.
GAELS PICK UP TWO WINS
The Queen's Golden Gaels moved up the OUA East standings this weekend and now sit third in the division. Friday night, Queen's downed Windsor 69-62, on the strength of Neal Dawson's 17 points and nine rebounds. The third-year forward hit 13-of-14 free throws in the win. For Windsor, Trevor Boose dropped 21 points before fouling out. Saturday the home team took down Western 75-58. Jordan Balaban scored 14 and pulled down eight rebounds for the Gaels. Matt Curtis scored a team-high nine points for the Mustangs.
The Mustangs did pick up one win while in Kingston, defeating RMC 64-55. Brad Smith had the hot hand, connecting on 7-of-11 for a game-high 19 points. Kevin Dulude returned to the Paladin line-up and contributed team-highs in both points (18) and rebounds (12), but only shot 4-of-19 from the field. Teammate Adam Asquini recorded a double-double 13 points, 10 rebounds.
Dulude's 17 points and 10 rebounds was enough to put the Paladins over the visiting Windsor Lancers 66-56. Of course, Dulude was assisted by Asquini's 12 points and Jonathan Carreiro's 16 points. For the second night in a row, Lancer Trevor Boose surpassed the 20-point mark, finishing the contest with 22 points.
ELSEWHERE...
York's Daniel Eves scorched the McMaster Marauders for 31 points, while Jordan Foebel pulled down 16 boards...Laurier's Jermaine Pendley was perfect for the first half of the 77-57 win over Toronto with 12 points (5/5 FG, 2/2 FT)...Laurier's bench had as many points as the entire Toronto team did after one half of play in the same game...2003-04 OUA West Player of the Year Adam Guiney scored 23 points as his McMaster Marauders downed Laurentian 84-73.
TORONTO TAKES #54 WATERLOO TO OVERTIME
The Toronto Varsity Blues pushed the Waterloo Warriors to overtime, but it wasn't enough to outlast the fifth-ranked team in Canada as the Warriors prevailed 89-84. The two teams battled back and forth, with Toronto gaining an eight-point edge several times. With just over a minute to play in the game, Graham Jarman's three-pointer gave Waterloo a one-point lead. Jarman followed up 40 seconds later with a field goal to put the Warriors up by three. Toronto's Mike Degiorgio's off-balance three-point attempt at the buzzer connected to push the contest into overtime.
In overtime, Waterloo outscored Toronto 8-2 in the first two minutes to seal the victory. Five Warriors finished in double-digits, with Jarman leading the way with 24 points, on 10-of-15 shooting. Mike Sovran scored 16 and collected nine rebounds. Toronto's Kenny Hilborn scored 15 straight points without missing a shot, as he finished with 32 on the night, including 4-of-5 from three-point range.
Waterloo swept the weekend, defeating Ryerson 82-73. The two wins, coupled with Brock's loss to Carleton, gives the Warriors a two-point over the Badgers in the OUA West standings.
CARLETON DEFEATS BROCK IN NATIONALLY RANKED GAME
The #1 Carleton Ravens proved their top-ranked status Friday night as they downed the third-ranked Brock Badgers, 73-57. After taking a three-point lead into the locker room, the Ravens pulled away in the second half and led by as many as 18 points with under five minutes remaining in the game. Third-year Raven guard Osvaldo Jeanty had a game high 24 points (4-of-6 from beyond the arc) and added five rebounds, four assists and three steals to his night. Veteran Mike Smart and rookie Sheldon Stewart each added 11 points a piece. For the Badgers, Kevin French scored 16, while Kevin Steinstra added 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Ravens extended their winning streak to 62 regular season and post season games with a 84-75 win over the Guelph Gryphons. Smart closed the Raven's Nest with a 24-point performance that included five assists. Jeanty followed up with 23 of his own as the two combined for 20-for-25 from the charity stripe. J.S. Esposito scored 16 in loss.
Brock bounced back Saturday night as they jumped out to a 15-2 lead in the first four minutes of their 84-68 win over the Ottawa Gee-Gees.
The Badgers then scored 15 of the first 17 points of the second half to lead 59-33 and take control of the game. The Badgers were led by Morgan Fairweather and Kevin Steinstra who each netted 20 points. The Badgers shot an incredible 67% from the field the entire game, over double Ottawa's 32%. In the first half alone Brock scored 44 points, missing only 6 shots (17-of-23). Alex McLeod scored 15 for the Gee-Gees, who now sit fourth in the OUA East division, due to Queen's 2-0 weekend.
GAELS PICK UP TWO WINS
The Queen's Golden Gaels moved up the OUA East standings this weekend and now sit third in the division. Friday night, Queen's downed Windsor 69-62, on the strength of Neal Dawson's 17 points and nine rebounds. The third-year forward hit 13-of-14 free throws in the win. For Windsor, Trevor Boose dropped 21 points before fouling out. Saturday the home team took down Western 75-58. Jordan Balaban scored 14 and pulled down eight rebounds for the Gaels. Matt Curtis scored a team-high nine points for the Mustangs.
The Mustangs did pick up one win while in Kingston, defeating RMC 64-55. Brad Smith had the hot hand, connecting on 7-of-11 for a game-high 19 points. Kevin Dulude returned to the Paladin line-up and contributed team-highs in both points (18) and rebounds (12), but only shot 4-of-19 from the field. Teammate Adam Asquini recorded a double-double 13 points, 10 rebounds.
Dulude's 17 points and 10 rebounds was enough to put the Paladins over the visiting Windsor Lancers 66-56. Of course, Dulude was assisted by Asquini's 12 points and Jonathan Carreiro's 16 points. For the second night in a row, Lancer Trevor Boose surpassed the 20-point mark, finishing the contest with 22 points.
ELSEWHERE...
York's Daniel Eves scorched the McMaster Marauders for 31 points, while Jordan Foebel pulled down 16 boards...Laurier's Jermaine Pendley was perfect for the first half of the 77-57 win over Toronto with 12 points (5/5 FG, 2/2 FT)...Laurier's bench had as many points as the entire Toronto team did after one half of play in the same game...2003-04 OUA West Player of the Year Adam Guiney scored 23 points as his McMaster Marauders downed Laurentian 84-73.
