LETHBRIDGE – The Winnipeg Wesmen took control of the game early and secured a dominant 101-78 victory over the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns in their penultimate regular season game. Strong performances by guard Kato Jaro and starter Shawn Maranan were key to the win. The Wesmen moved one step closer to solidifying their spot in the Prairie Division standings.
Q1
- The Wesmen quickly established their offense, taking a two-possession lead early in the first quarter.
- Lamar Everd nailed a well-executed 3-pointer to add to the Wesmen's momentum.
- Donald Stewart powered through with a strong dunk, extending the Wesmen's lead to 10 points after the first 9 minutes of play.
Q2
- Angelo Mbituyimana of Lethbridge made an impressive floating mid-range shot, energizing the University of Lethbridge Gymnasium.
- Elijah Mensah of Winnipeg hit a key 3-pointer, pushing the Wesmen's lead further.
- The Wesmen made 5 of their first 9 3-point attempts.
- Shawn Maranan's heat-check 3-pointer extended the Wesmen lead to 28 points, ensuring a commanding advantage at halftime.
Q3
- Maranan continued his strong play, hitting another 3-pointer to bring his total to 19 points.
- Despite Lethbridge's efforts, the execution was lacking and the Wesmen held an 86-52 lead with 10 minutes remaining.
Q4
- Donald Stewart finished with a powerful dunk off a behind-the-back assist from Alberto Gordo.
- Lethbridge responded with Lu Dalil's posterizing dunk, converting a 3-point play.
- Kato Jaro finished with 22 points, missing just 3 shots, contributing to a strong all-around team performance for the Wesmen.
- Lethbridge struggled to match Winnipeg's intensity and the Wesmen secured the win, 101-78.
NEXT UP
Both teams return tomorrow night for the final regular season game at the University of Lethbridge. The women's game starts at 5 p.m., followed by the men's game at 7 p.m.
