Back on Track

Friday vs. Concordia

BU     10   20   19   24  -  73
CU     15   15   15   19  -  64

Despite playing without our 3 captains (Jeremy, out for the year...Scott & Matt, hopefully back this week) we were able to pull out a couple of wins against Concordia who we had been tied for 2nd place with. Our older guys stepped up their play at key times and our freshmen are starting to contribute more regularly now. I have never gone through a season with some many and so many different injuries to a team, but it has been a great opportunity to play a lot of different guys at times. Does not always help us at the moment, but will pay dividends down the line.

This game was pretty close throughout, but we felt in control despite the game being within 4 points

Jona, career high 26 pts Friday.

either way for the majority of the game. We were able to get defensive stops when we needed to and made some timely baskets.

Jona carried us a good part of the way scoring 26 points on 10 of 13 shooting from the floor...that is pretty efficient! Onnex was excellent defensively and had a nice all around game scoring 15 and grabbing 7 rebounds. Majid chipped in with 12 points and 6 rebounds as he is starting to find his game. Big Mike was relatively quiet offensively, but he did have 5 blocked shots and continues to lead the CIS in blocks per game.

Saturday @ Concordia

BU     20   20    4   20  -  64
CU      8   22    18  13  -  61

We played pretty solidly throughout this game with the exception of the 3rd quarter. If you look at the line score you will notice the paltry 4 points scored there. It was good experience to struggle through that and not fold. We responded nicely in the 4th quarter and regained the lead with some good defense and offensive execution when it counted.

Majid with 14 points on Saturday.

Freshman Jaleel Webb had 2 key rebounds, a steal and 4 points to push us ahead with about 5 minutes to go. Concordia did not give up though as they did have a difficult 3 point attempt to tie the game that we contested well. Majid had 14 points to lead us in scoring. Freshman Dave Belanger & Onnex each added 11. We got a nice contribution off the bench from freshman Kurt Caro who had 7 assists as well.

The win on Friday guaranteed a playoff spot. With a 4 team tournament at the end being played at Laval that is all that really matters. We host McGill on Friday and then travel to UQAM on Sunday for a 4 pm game there. We hope to have Scott & Matt back this week, but they may be game time decisions Friday.
I will keep you posted.
Rod