CAPERS over Huskies 90-75

SYDNEY, NS – The CAPERS take the win over the Huskies in Atlantic University Sport men's basketball action on Saturday, January 31 at the Sullivan Fieldhouse.

The first quarter saw the teams trading the lead back and forth with the CAPERS ahead by 5 after 10 minutes of play. The CAPER offence was strong in the second and they expanded their lead to 53-43 heading into the locker room.

The third quarter saw some intense action with both teams playing a strong game. The CAPERS were in the lead heading into the final quarter and went on a run to stretch their lead to 18 at the 6-minute mark. The Huskies made one final push and scored a few in a row late in the quarter but it was not enough to overtake the strong CAPER offence. The game ended 90-75 in favour of CBU.

Jasha'jaun Downey scored 22 points in the SMU effort with Jayrell Diggs adding 15 and Marcus Green netting 12.

Stefan Anisko, the Subways of CBRM Player of the Game, posted a double-double with 25 points and 14 rebounds. Aaron Cunningham and Tafarian Black also posted double-doubles. Aaron scored 16 points with 12 rebounds and Tafarian dropped 14 with 11 boards.

The CAPERS are on the road next weekend to battle the UPEI Panthers. The games on Friday, February 6 are at 6pm for the women and 8pm for the men. The next day, Saturday, February 7, the games are at 2pm and 4pm. You can catch the games on AUStv.ca.

The final home games of the season are on Saturday, February 14 against Acadia. The women will play at 6pm and the men at 8pm. We will celebrate African Heritage Night during the games as well.

Get your tickets today for the final home games at the Kehoe Forum Box Office or on-line.