Chan De Ciman
Electric Umbrella / Huskie Athletics
75
UBC Thunderbirds (M) UBC 0
78
Winner Saskatchewan Huskies (M) SSK 0
UBC Thunderbirds (M) UBC
0
75
Final
78
Saskatchewan Huskies (M) SSK
0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
UBC Thunderbirds (M) UBC 21 17 23 14 75
Saskatchewan Huskies (M) SSK 27 17 19 15 78

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

MBB: De Ciman Thrives in Huskie Win Against Thunderbirds

SASKATOON, SK – The excitement from Friday's nail biter and UBC's victory would carry into Saturday's rematch, but the roles would reverse. The Huskies would come out on top, winning the game 77-62 over the Thunderbirds and forcing a split on the weekend match-up. 
 
THE HIGHLIGHTS
  • Chan De Ciman would put up four back-to-back three-pointers in the first for the Huskies, finishing the quarter leading the scoring with 13 points, shooting 80% in field goals.
  • The Huskies would have the most extensive scoring run of the game in the second half of the first quarter, putting up 6 points back-to-back and taking their first lead over the Thunderbirds.
  • UBC's Brian Wallack would take the lead in scoring in the third quarter after putting up an additional seven points, 19 in total.
  • The Huskies led 63-61 heading into the fourth quarter, and by six points with just over three minutes remaining. The Thunderbirds did not let up, with layups from James Woods bringing the game within two. A three-pointer from De Ciman ended the Thunderbirds comeback and secured the victory for the Huskies. 
THE STATS
  • Brian Wallack would lead the scoring race, putting up 23 points. Wallack would add seven rebounds for the Thunderbirds. 
  • Chan De Ciman lead the Huskies in points, putting up 20 on the night.
  • Both teams had four players reach double digits in points. Easton Thimm, Alexander Dewar, and Benjamin Rose would each put up 14 for the Huskies. Fareed Shittu would record 15 for the Thunderbirds, James Woods with 14, and Tobi Akinkunmi with 12. 
  • Easton Thimm would lead in rebounds, finishing the game with ten in total, Thunderbirds' Tobi Akinkunmi following with eight. 
  • The Huskies would force 19 turnovers from the Thunderbirds, with the Thunderbirds picking off 13 from Saskatchewan.
 
THE NEXT ONE
The Huskies will remain home for another week, welcoming the Calgary Dinos to the Physical Activity Complex next Friday at 8:00 PM and Saturday at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at HuskieTickets.com, and fans  can catch the action live on CanadaWest.TV.
 
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