Monday, 20 January 2014

Gaiters Sweep UQAM to Move to 5-1 in RSEQ

Friday at UQAM

BU             11   27   15   18  -  71
UQAM      13    7    18   12  -  50

After a sluggish 1st quarter we were able to get some easy scores on the fast break off our defense and by attacking UQAM's zone pressure in the 2nd quarter. We did a good job moving the ball at times and executed well defensively while pressuring the ball. Our guys played very hard and were rewarded for their effort.

Freshman David Belanger
After being up 18 at halftime we were able to turn back UQAM's only run at us in the 2nd half relatively easily as they got not closer than 11 points. Rookie David Belanger & Onnex led all scorers with 14 points each. Big Mike and Scott added 12 & 11 points respectively in a relatively balanced attack.






Saturday @ BU

BU            21   20   23   19  -  83
UQAM     20   15   28   19  -  82

After executing so well the night before on defense we struggled on Saturday vs. UQAM. We gave up dribble penetration too easily and fouled too much. After only committing 8 fouls in the first half we committed a whopping 12 in the 3rd quarter which led to 21 points that UQAM scored from the line in the 2nd half. UQAM took advantage of our lack of discipline in that area making 30 of 35 free throws. That was way too reminiscent of how we lost the league final at McGill last year...happy we won this game, but not happy with the process!

Usually when you hold a team to 39% shooting while shooting 49% yourself and outrebounding them

2nd year guard, Jona Bermillo
54-23 you don't need a 3 point shot at the buzzer to win! Check out this link to see Jona's buzzer beating 3 to win the game. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10153702136820371 
UQAM took an 82-80 lead on 2 free throws with 6 seconds to go. We called a time-out and ran an out of bounds play that got Jona a good look to win the game. Despite bobbling the inbounds pass, Matt did not panic and found Jona open who confidently made the game winner  much to the joy of the BU crowd.

Jona led us in scoring (16 points), rebounding  (7) and assists (6) and pretty much carried us at times. Scott provided timely scoring in the 2nd half as did Majid and they each had 14 points. Onnex had a quiet 15 points and Matt chipped in with 10 and 7 rebounds.

The 2 wins have us tied with McGill for first place at 5-1. I really believe in our guys & that this will end up being a very special season. We have yet to play our best basketball, but it is gradually getting better & better. The season is a process and without struggles there is no progress.

We host Laval on Friday and then head to Laval on Saturday to play in the brand new state of the art gymnasium. Games can be watched on-line. Go to www.gaiters.ca to get the info on the links.
I will keep you posted.
Rod

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