Slow start costs Pronghorns in Winnipeg

1/6/2018 10:45:00 PM

Box Score
 
WINNIPEG – For the second night in a row the Lethbridge Pronghorns men's basketball team fell behind early and weren't able recover, dropping a 91-69 decision to the Manitoba Bisons.
 
The Pronghorns, who only dressed eight players for the second night in a row, found themselves down 31-18 after the first and Bisons won all four quarter.
 
The Bisons had an overall well-rounded offence. Fifth-year forward Joey Nitychoruk's aggressive play beneath the rim earned him Player of the Game with 18 points and eight rebounds. 
 
 
The Herd held a consistent lead throughout the game with guard Justus Alleyn as the top scorer. Alleyn put up 23 points, with nine of those from beyond the arc. He has scored into the double-digits in every game so-far this season. 
 
The Pronghorns scoring was led by fourth-year guard Zac Overwater. He posted 25 points and 11 rebounds for the visitors by making space for himself down low and using his height advantage. 
 
The Horns leading scorer from Friday night, Saren Westrop, was ejected from Saturday's game in the third quarter after getting an unsportsmanlike and a technical foul. 
 
 
The Herd has now won their last five games. Their record improves to 10-4, while the Horns fall to 10-4. 
 
The Pronghorns return home next weekend to host the UBC Thunderbirds. Tip-off Friday is slated for 8:00 PM at the 1st Choice Savings Centre.
 
Points:
Manitoba – Justus Alleyn (23)
Lethbridge – Zac Overwater (25)
 
Rebounds: 
Manitoba – Wyatt Tait (10)
Lethbridge – Zac Overwater (11)
 
Assists: 
Manitoba – Rashawn Browne (5) 
Lethbridge – Zac Overwater (4) 
 
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