Box Score
Gryphons clip Voyageurs, 79-76
SUDBURY, ON - It was a game that came down to the very last seconds, as the Guelph Gryphons defeated the Laurentian Voyageurs 79-76.
In the end Guelph was able to hit 12-22 (55%) of their 3-pointers, as Laurentian failed to keep up.
The Voyageurs opened up the game with a solid first quarter, getting production from five different players. The second quarter was a lot closer, as both teams went back and forth in scoring and defensive stops.
The Gryphons hit 6-11 three-pointers in the first two quarters, but were down at the half to the Voyageurs 34-33. Kareem Malcolm (Brampton, ON) scored 9 of his eventual 19 points in the first two quarters, leading his team at the half.
Guelph came out of the half on fire, outscoring the home side 27-17 in the frame. Both teams shared runs, but it was a balanced effort from the Gryphons that saw them take a 60-53 lead into the fourth.
The final quarter was a nail biter, as the Voyageurs clawed their way back into the game. Coming down to free throws, Laurentian was never able to take the lead back.
The Gryphons were lead by Burlington native Zachary Angus, who went off for 14 points in the fourth (capping off a 21-point half). Laurentian's Hull sparked the comeback with multiple breakaway dunks, and an "and-1" play to bring the home team with three points. Unfortunately on the next trip down, in what appeared to be a debatable call, Hull was called for his fifth and final foul. The remaining 3 minutes of play went back and forth, with Laurentian hitting shots but Guelph converting on their free throws. Isiah Pasquale (Victoria, BC) completed a three-point play with 1.9 to bring the Voyageurs within one, but they weren't able to walk away with the victory in the end.
The Voyageurs' Mike Hull (Victoria, BC) had a monstrous game, filling out the stat sheet with: 21 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. Laurentian played a strong first half, but were not able to maintain the same effort, losing the game in the final 20 minutes.
Alex Ratte (Ottawa, ON) also contributed 17 points and 4 rebounds for the home team.
Guelph also got 16 points and 8 rebounds out of their hometown Daniel McCarthy.
The Gryphons are back in action on Saturday against the York Lions.
