POST GAME
LETHBRIDGE - As the deep purple dusk sky faded into a clear night, the bustling University of Lethbridge Centre for Sport and Wellness welcomed the Pronghorns back for another dynamic Canada West season. Led by starting guard Angelo Mbituyimana, the Horns faced off against Ben Kamba and the University of Regina Cougars. Angelo was pivotal in the Pronghorns' victory, contributing 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists, while the strong Jack-Henry Fox Grey added 14 points and 7 rebounds to the effort.

Q1

• A huge three-pointer followed by a block from Pronghorns' Angelo Mbituyimana keeps the team competitive early after a stop-start opening few minutes.
• With the game still within reach, the Pronghorns maintain discipline by allowing zero free throws in the first quarter. They capitalize on their opportunities, converting 3 of their 6 free throw attempts while out-rebounding the Cougars 12 to 8.
• A spectacular dunk by Lethbridge's Sebastian Perez brings the hometown crowd to a fever pitch as the first quarter concludes.

Q2

• Ben Kamba ignites the Cougars with a dazzling around-the-world layup early in the second quarter, leading to sustained pressure that brings the game within one point midway through the frame.
• As the clock winds down in the second quarter, the Pronghorns find scoring opportunities through their entire roster, with the bench contributing 19 points, while the Cougars rely heavily on their starters, Jamie White and Christian Tabiri, for offensive production.
• A critical three-pointer by Jordan Persad gives the Cougars their first lead of the quarter, momentarily shifting the momentum in Regina's favor.
• At halftime, the Pronghorns retain their lead due to their work ethic and discipline, leading in rebounds (25 to 19), steals (6 to 2), points in the paint (16 to 10), and fast break scores (8-0). However, the Cougars stay close by playing in transition and limiting turnovers, with the Horns leading by 4 at the half.

Q3

• The Pronghorns come out strong after halftime, pulling ahead of the Cougars with excellent team play, even forcing a shot clock violation on the Cougars with their suffocating defense.
• Bryce Solis drains an incredible corner three-pointer to end the quarter, quelling any momentum the Cougars may have gained by the end of the third. Solis's contributions add significantly to Lethbridge's bench scoring, which has been vital for their offense.

Q4

• After a cautious start to the fourth, the Pronghorns finally seize control of the game, highlighted by a fast break score from Shae Gibb halfway through the final quarter.
• A massive block by Lethbridge's Sebastian Perez propels the Horns back into a fast break, where they continue to find success in transition.

NEXT UP
Next up, the Pronghorns face the Cougars again tomorrow at 7 p.m. in a highly anticipated rematch.