TWolves Fall to Ottawa in Men’s Basketball

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The Thunderwolves Men's Basketball action
The Thunderwolves Men's Basketball action

OTTAWA – SPORTS – The Lakehead men’s basketball team fell to the Ottawa Gee-Gees tonight 89-60.

The Thunderwolves started the first quarter off well but the Gee-Gees quickly showed why they are a top 10 team, taking a quick 10-point lead. The ‘Wolves finished the first quarter down 22-12.

Lakehead was able to bring it within 8 but Ottawa went on a 13-0 run that only made it more challenging for Lakehead to close the gap. The ‘Wolves went into the half down 49-31.

Ottawa continued to push the pace and outscored the ‘Wolves in the second half 40-29.

Lakehead’s bench scored 29 points total with Kache Kopec putting up 13.

Henry tan had 10 points, 6 assists and Bacarius Dinkins also put up 10 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block.

The Thunderwolves struggled to score only going 31% from the field and 47% from the free throw line.

“When we don’t execute were going to have the results we had tonight,” says Coach Furtado

The Thunderwolves will challenge the #1 Carleton Ravens tomorrow at 8:00pm.

Webcast will be available via OUA TV

Saturday, Jan 21 vs. Carleton @ Ravens Nest

8:00pm – Men