February 19, 2010
OUA M-BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: NO. 8 LANCERS EDGE GRYPHONS
GUELPH, Ont. - The Guelph Gryphons faithful have seen Jay Mott (Burlington, Ont.) hit countless shots throughout his five year career, but unfortunately his final shot at home bounced out to preserve the Windsor victory 84-83. Mott ended the game with game highs of 24 points and eight rebounds while playing all 40 minutes.
The Windsor Lancers (16-5) were led by Isaac Kuon who netted 24 points. Enrico Dilorento had 12 points before fouling out, while Andre Smyth added 11. The Lancers as a team shot an impressive 15-17 from the free-throw line.
Along with Mott's 24, the Gryphons were led by Jonathan Moscatelli (Toronto) and Dan McCarthy (Guelph, Ont.), who each scored 19 points. Michael Petrella (Brantford, Ont.) added 16 points to go with his game high eight assists. The Gryphon's had one of their best three-point shooting games, connecting on 13 three-pointers.
The game started with the Gryphons jumping out to the lead thanks in large part to Mott and Moscatelli, who scored seven each in the opening frame. The Gryphons outworked the Lancers as they were noticeably fired up due to ‘Senior Night' and it was clear that Mott would have a great game from the start.
The Gryphons extended their lead in the second as the team continued to shoot well to take a 44-36 advantage at halftime. Mott led the way with 17 points at halftime, while Kuon kept the Lancers close, netting 10.
The third quarter was the Gryphons worst of the night, as they allowed the Lancers to take back the momentum as they outscored the Gryphons 24-18 to cut into the Gryphon led. McCarthy scored 11 in the quarter to keep the Gryphons up 62-60 entering the fourth.
Jonathan Moscatelli carried the team on his back in the fourth, scoring 10 in the quarter. With the teams trading baskets, the Lancers were able to take a brief lead midway through the quarter before a 7-0 run put the Gryphons ahead by six with five minutes left in the game.
Windsor continued their impressive free-throw shooting to close the gap, and took the lead with five seconds left in the game, setting up Mott's heartbreaking finish.
The Gryphons (5-16) hope to close out the year with a win at Brock this Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m.
MCMASTER 69, WATERLOO 54
At McMaster, the Marauders (14-7) clinched third place in the OUA West with a 69-54 win over the Waterloo Warriors (9-12).
McMaster's Cameron Michaud (Grimsby, Ont.) led the Marauders with a game-high 22 points while Tyrell Vernon (Hamilton, Ont.) contributed 16.
Cam McIntyre (Kitchener, Ont.) led all Warriors with a 13-point effort.
The Marauders will open the playoffs with a home game against either the Warriors or Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks.
TORONTO 71, RYERSON 64
At Ryerson, the Toronto Varsity Blues defeated the host Rams 71-64.
Rob Paris (St. Catharines, Ont.) led the Varsity Blues with a team-high 23 points. Ryerson's Boris Bakovic (Toronto) continued his quest to become OUA's all-time scoring leader, scoring 30 points and adding 12 rebounds for a double-double.
The Varsity Blues (11-10) can clinch third place and a home playoff game with a win in their final game of the regular season against the Rams (10-11). The Queen's Gaels (10-11) are also a factor for the race for third and fourth place in the OUA East. The Gaels will host the winless RMC Paladins (0-21) on Saturday.
LAURIER 78, BROCK 65
At Wilfrid Laurier, the Golden Hawks (9-12) clinched a playoff berth with a 78-65 win over the Brock Badgers. Brock (8-13) is eliminated from post-season consideration with the loss.
Kale Harrison (Stratford, Ont.) earned a double-double for the Golden Hawks with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Jesse MacDonald (Brantford, Ont.) led Laurier with a team-high 18 points.
Clinton Springer-Williams (London, Ont.) showed why he is a rookie of the year candidate with a game-high 40 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double.
With one game remaining for each team, cross-town rivals Laurier and Waterloo play each other on Saturday to determine fifth place in the OUA West.
YORK 66, LAURENTIAN 59
At Laurentian, the York Lions kept their playoff hopes alive with a 66-59 win against the Voyageurs.
Dejan Kravic (London, Ont.) led the Lions with a game-high 19 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double.
Isiah Pasquale (Victoria) led the Voyageurs with 17 points in a losing effort. Teammate Matas Tirilis (Mississauga, Ont.) earned a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Laurentian (6-15) visits York (5-16) on Saturday in a game that will determine the final playoff spot in the OUA East.
Source: Guelph Gryphons with files from OUA Communications
The Windsor Lancers (16-5) were led by Isaac Kuon who netted 24 points. Enrico Dilorento had 12 points before fouling out, while Andre Smyth added 11. The Lancers as a team shot an impressive 15-17 from the free-throw line.
Along with Mott's 24, the Gryphons were led by Jonathan Moscatelli (Toronto) and Dan McCarthy (Guelph, Ont.), who each scored 19 points. Michael Petrella (Brantford, Ont.) added 16 points to go with his game high eight assists. The Gryphon's had one of their best three-point shooting games, connecting on 13 three-pointers.
The game started with the Gryphons jumping out to the lead thanks in large part to Mott and Moscatelli, who scored seven each in the opening frame. The Gryphons outworked the Lancers as they were noticeably fired up due to ‘Senior Night' and it was clear that Mott would have a great game from the start.
The Gryphons extended their lead in the second as the team continued to shoot well to take a 44-36 advantage at halftime. Mott led the way with 17 points at halftime, while Kuon kept the Lancers close, netting 10.
The third quarter was the Gryphons worst of the night, as they allowed the Lancers to take back the momentum as they outscored the Gryphons 24-18 to cut into the Gryphon led. McCarthy scored 11 in the quarter to keep the Gryphons up 62-60 entering the fourth.
Jonathan Moscatelli carried the team on his back in the fourth, scoring 10 in the quarter. With the teams trading baskets, the Lancers were able to take a brief lead midway through the quarter before a 7-0 run put the Gryphons ahead by six with five minutes left in the game.
Windsor continued their impressive free-throw shooting to close the gap, and took the lead with five seconds left in the game, setting up Mott's heartbreaking finish.
The Gryphons (5-16) hope to close out the year with a win at Brock this Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m.
MCMASTER 69, WATERLOO 54
At McMaster, the Marauders (14-7) clinched third place in the OUA West with a 69-54 win over the Waterloo Warriors (9-12).
McMaster's Cameron Michaud (Grimsby, Ont.) led the Marauders with a game-high 22 points while Tyrell Vernon (Hamilton, Ont.) contributed 16.
Cam McIntyre (Kitchener, Ont.) led all Warriors with a 13-point effort.
The Marauders will open the playoffs with a home game against either the Warriors or Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks.
TORONTO 71, RYERSON 64
At Ryerson, the Toronto Varsity Blues defeated the host Rams 71-64.
Rob Paris (St. Catharines, Ont.) led the Varsity Blues with a team-high 23 points. Ryerson's Boris Bakovic (Toronto) continued his quest to become OUA's all-time scoring leader, scoring 30 points and adding 12 rebounds for a double-double.
The Varsity Blues (11-10) can clinch third place and a home playoff game with a win in their final game of the regular season against the Rams (10-11). The Queen's Gaels (10-11) are also a factor for the race for third and fourth place in the OUA East. The Gaels will host the winless RMC Paladins (0-21) on Saturday.
LAURIER 78, BROCK 65
At Wilfrid Laurier, the Golden Hawks (9-12) clinched a playoff berth with a 78-65 win over the Brock Badgers. Brock (8-13) is eliminated from post-season consideration with the loss.
Kale Harrison (Stratford, Ont.) earned a double-double for the Golden Hawks with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Jesse MacDonald (Brantford, Ont.) led Laurier with a team-high 18 points.
Clinton Springer-Williams (London, Ont.) showed why he is a rookie of the year candidate with a game-high 40 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double.
With one game remaining for each team, cross-town rivals Laurier and Waterloo play each other on Saturday to determine fifth place in the OUA West.
YORK 66, LAURENTIAN 59
At Laurentian, the York Lions kept their playoff hopes alive with a 66-59 win against the Voyageurs.
Dejan Kravic (London, Ont.) led the Lions with a game-high 19 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double.
Isiah Pasquale (Victoria) led the Voyageurs with 17 points in a losing effort. Teammate Matas Tirilis (Mississauga, Ont.) earned a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Laurentian (6-15) visits York (5-16) on Saturday in a game that will determine the final playoff spot in the OUA East.
Source: Guelph Gryphons with files from OUA Communications
