CAPERS fall to Seahawks

SYDNEY, NS - The CBU CAPERS fell to the MUN Seahawks in Atlantic University Sport men's basketball action on Saturday, January 24 at the Sullivan Fieldhouse.

Both teams started off strong as they exchanged baskets throughout the first quarter. Oroma Bongomin sunk 2 free throws to bring the CAPERS ahead by 2 at the buzzer. The second quarter started in similar fashion until about the 8-minute mark when the CAPERS started to pull ahead by a few more. Mid-way, the CAPERS were up by 12 points then the Seahawks changed gears and started to find the hoop. At the half, the CAPERS were ahead by a score of 42-37.

The Seahawks came out of the lockerroom hot and took the lead at the 5-minute mark of the third. The CAPERS struggled to capitalize on their opportunities and the third quarter ended in favour of the Seahwaks. In the final quarter, the CAPERS got within 5 of the leaders but the Seahawks offence was solid and the game ended in their favour 91-82.

Norm Burry dropped 23 points for the Seahawks while Jodick Moudiandambu added 15. Josh Reimer was strong on the boards with 12 rebounds.

Stefan Anisko had the game high with 25 points for the CAPERS. Oroma Bongomin added 14 for the CAPERS while Hazen Rossiter and Liai Tong were strong rebounders with 9 and 7 respectively. Tayshaun Thomas was awarded the Subways of CBRM Player of the Game.

The CAPERS are back in action at the Sullivan fieldhouse next weekend with games on both Friday and Saturday against Saint Mary's University. Friday, January 30 will be the Shoot for Cure event with games at 6pm and 8pm. You can make donations to the Cape Breton Hospital Foundation Cancer Care Program at the game or ahead of time at https://www.cbrhfoundation.ca/events-mec/shoot-for-the-cure/

Saturday's games at 2pm and 4pm will be a blast as we celebrate "Sports Day" and will have activities set up on court two.

You can get your tickets on-line or at the Kehoe Box Office.