POST GAME
LETHBRIDGE - Looking to build on their victory from the night before, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns faced off against the University of Regina Cougars once again on home court. The visiting Cougars were eager to elevate their play after a defeat in the Canada West opener, inspired by the strong performance of starting guard Ben Kamba. Tonight's game turned into another spectacular showdown, with Lethbridge pulling out the win after battling back from behind multiple times. In a nail-biting finish, the Pronghorns secured a 73-71 victory, completing a sweep over the Cougars in their Canada West opening weekend after beating Regina the previous night.

Q1

• The game opened with an authoritative three-pointer from Regina's Ben Kamba, breaking the ice early for the Cougars.
• They continued to challenge the Pronghorns, who struggled to find their rhythm, hitting only 4 of their first 14 field goals through the first 6 minutes.
• Near the end of the frame, Lethbridge began to assert their physical edge, winning the ball back from the Cougars. However, Regina maintained a 7-point lead at the end of the quarter.

Q2

• Early in the second quarter, both teams exchanged three-point attempts with varying success, culminating in the Horns earning free throws from an Avery Hutcheson baseline drive. 
• However, a crisp three-pointer from Lethbridge's Sebastian Perez brought the game level with minutes to spare. As the halftime buzzer sounded, the score stood at 34-30. Both teams aimed to improve their shooting percentages, but the Cougars had a distinct advantage in the paint, with 20 of their 34 points coming from underneath the basket.
• A key takeaway for the Horns was their bench scoring ability, contributing 13 points in the first half.

Q3

• The Pronghorns started the third quarter strong with a deep three from guard Angelo Mbituyimana, followed by Sebastian Perez drawing a charge to regain possession for Lethbridge.
• With strong offensive contributions from Jack-Henry Fox Grey and Angelo Mbituyimana, the Pronghorns managed to tie the game with 3 minutes left in the quarter.
• A buzzer-beater by Regina's Jordan Persad, who had just hit a crucial three-pointer on the previous possession, put the Cougars up by 12 as the quarter came to a close.

Q4

• Veteran Pronghorn, Shae Gibb made a pivotal three-pointer and assisted Sebastian Perez to tie the game, prompting a timeout that set the stage for a thrilling final 5 minutes.
• In the last 90 seconds, the crowd erupted as Angelo Mbituyimana delivered a massive block on Regina's Ben Kamba. Shae Gibb then electrified the arena by nailing a corner three, giving the Horns a 1-point lead with just 19 seconds remaining.
• Jaxen Perrett sealed the victory for the Horns by stealing the ball from Regina's Jordan Persad, clinching the game at 73-71.
• It was an incredible comeback for the Pronghorns, who overcame several significant Cougar leads throughout the match.

NEXT UP
The Pronghorns will carry their two-game winning streak on the road to Brandon, MB for their next game on November 15-16 against the Bobcats. University of Regina will also face Brandon on November 8-9 back in Regina, SK. Don't miss the Horns road action on canadawest.tv.