Kymani Pollard
89
Winner Alberta Golden Bears ALB 0
57
Lethbridge Pronghorns (M) LET 0
Winner
Alberta Golden Bears ALB
0
89
Final
57
Lethbridge Pronghorns (M) LET
0
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Alberta Golden Bears ALB 24 31 19 15 89
Lethbridge Pronghorns (M) LET 12 14 19 12 57

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Taylor Crozon

Horns Can't Hold Off Golden Bears Hot Shooting

POST GAME
LETHBRIDGE - In the final game of the Canada West regular season, the Pronghorns faced a challenging matchup against the University of Alberta Golden Bears at the University of Lethbridge Gymnasium. The game marked the end of the Pronghorns' season, while the Golden Bears secured their position for the postseason. Despite a strong effort, the Pronghorns were unable to overcome the Golden Bears, who earned the victory in the first game of the two-game series on Friday night, with Isaac Simon leading their charge.

BREAKDOWN
  • During the first quarter, the Pronghorns showed resilience, attempting to keep pace with the Golden Bears' impressive shooting, which had been a decisive factor in their previous encounter. Jack-Henry Fox-Grey managed to contribute from the free-throw line, but the team found themselves trailing early as the Golden Bears, propelled by Brandon Mieklejohn's three-point shooting, took a significant lead.
  • The struggle for the Pronghorns continued into the second quarter. Isaac Simon's versatile scoring, totaling 18 points by halftime, widened the gap between the teams. Kymani Pollard and Jack-Henry Fox-Grey worked to find scoring opportunities for the Pronghorns, but faced difficulty in matching the Golden Bears' offensive efficiency, which boasted a 64% shooting from the floor, including a remarkable 9-17 from beyond the arc.
  • In the third quarter, both teams added an equal number of points to the scoreboard. Simon continued to be a significant threat, pushing his total to 26 points. The Golden Bears' lead extended to as much as 35 points during the period, with notable contributions from Lars Ishimwe, Max Russell and Adam Paige.
  • The fourth quarter saw the Pronghorns making scoring efforts through Avery Hutcheson and a three-point shot by Shae Gibb. However, every attempt to close the gap was countered by the Golden Bears, with Max Russell landing a corner three to restore their substantial lead. The game concluded with a 89-57 victory for the Golden Bears.
  • Kymani Pollard stood out for the Pronghorns with 22 points and an impressive five steals, showcasing his skill and determination despite the tough opposition. The Pronghorns' season may have come to a close, but the game highlighted areas of strength and opportunities for growth as they look forward to the next season.
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