Scheduled Game: VICTORIA*

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GAME RESULTS 1 2 T UVICM 42 33 75 TWU 37 45 82 « FINAL

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Game Recap

Men's Basketball (conference)
Friday, November 12, 2004
TWU Spartans (82) vs. the University of Victoria Vikes (75)

Spartans Open League with Win

Langley, British Columbia - The Trinity Western University men's basketball team met the #9 ranked University of Victoria Vikes tonight in their first league game at home. The Spartans had five players in double digits, including Logan Kitteringham (5th yr, forward, Langley, BC) with a team high 18 points and 11 rebounds as TWU topped their Pacific division rivals, 82-75.

"In the second half we did a way better job of controlling their post play, spacing the floor and getting the ball inside," said TWU Head Coach Stan Peters. "This is our first league win and protecting home court is huge."

The teams traded points in first 10 minutes with the Vikes holding a slight advantage at the ten minute mark 18-14. TWU close margin, but still trailed 42-37 as the half came to a close.

The second half was sloppy to start and it took three minutes before either team could convert at basket. TWU's #21 David Bron finally was able to hit from the field to bring the Spartans to with in three points, 39-42. UVIC's Brandon Ellis, who had a team high 20 points on the night, quickly responded with three.

Solid defense by the Spartans allowed TWU to gradually take control of the game. A jumper by Adam Friesen (4th yr, Abbotsford, BC), who had a 14 point night, put the Spartans up 55-54 at the halfway point of the final period.

Both sides remained locked in a defensive struggle tied at 60 until Donald Burton (2nd yr, Surrey, BC) - 10 points, capitalized on a foul to give TWU a two-point advantage with five minutes remaining. The Vikes continued to press but were unable to capitalize on their chances as the Spartans gradually extended their lead and never let Victoria to within more than four points in the final five minutes of the game. The Spartans, who are not ranked, finished the game making their shots from the foul line.

The win moves TWU to 1-0 in league, while the loss drops Victoria to 2-1.

The two teams match up again tomorrow night at TWU. Game time is set for 8:00 pm.

-TW-

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