RSEQ Week #11

Friday vs. Concordia

BU          11    16    15    26  -  68
CU          29    13    21    15  -  78

Unfortunately, this game as it turned out was all but decided in the first quarter. We were not exactly strong defensively early and Concordia got into  a rhythm. Once that happened they made some tough shots and we struggled at the offensive end. It was bad enough that my wife had to stop my 7 year old daughter from coming over to the bench at half time to share a play she had drawn up for me...true story!

We got a little better as the game went on, but Concordia wanted this game and needed this game if they wanted to host the 1st round of the playoffs. The game changed nothing for us. However, it would have been nice to win since it was captain Dave Belanger's final game at Mitchell Gymnasium.

5th Year Captain, Dave Belanger

Dave did have a solid game after returning from a back injury where he was out last week vs. McGill. Dave had 12 points & 8 rebounds. He finished is final season being 2nd in the league in rebounding, 10th in scoring & 4th in FG%. He has played at all star level this year. Kevin Davis was very good again as he led us in scoring with 17 points. Abdul & Jordan each chipped in 10.

Playoff Picture...this Wednesday we travel to Montreal to play McGill at 8 pm. They should be ranked #5 in the country this week as they finished with a 14-2 record in the RSEQ. They are the prohibitive favourite, but we have beaten them once this year. In one game anything can happen! Our women face McGill at 6 pm on Wednesday as well in this playoff doubleheader. They are a veteran group who are a serious threat to win the league. Would be fantastic to get our alumni & Friends of Gaiter Basketball out to McGill on Wednesday night to support us!

Rod