#2 UBC 101 Thompson Rivers 63

WolfPack-Thunderbirds Stats

by Lee Dorner, UBC Sports Info Assistant

VANCOUVER - Brent Malish was a perfect 9-for-9 from the field to lead his UBC Thunderbirds to a 101-63 win over the Thompson Rivers WolfPack on Friday night at War Memorial Gym.

Malish had 22 points through three quarters before sitting out the fourth with the game well in-hand. His 22 still stood as the game-high, while Josh Whyte poured in 21 points and Alex Murphy contributed 17.

The biggest obstacle for UBC on the night - literally - was the intimidating post presence of 7-foot-2 Greg Stewart. The big man was rolling through the first three quarters both offensively and on the glass, until foul trouble slowed his progress late in the game. He still finished with his sixth straight double-double, grabbing a game-high 11 rebounds to go with 18 points and three blocks.

The T-Birds are still on top of the standings at 19-2 on the year. Trinity Western is 20-3, but with just one game remaining to UBC's three. The WolfPack fall to 4-19.

It will be Alex Murphy's 109th career conference game, which ties a Canada West record currently shared by former T-Birds Matt Rachar and Bryson Kool.  Tip-off is at 8:00 p.m.

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#4 Trinity Western 101 Manitoba 68

Spartans-Bisons Stats

by Sean Angus, U of Manitoba Sports Info Assistant

WINNIPEG - It was a rough night for the Manitoba Bisons men’s basketball team as they fell to the CIS #4-ranked Trinity Western Spartans 101-68 on Friday at the Investors Group Athletic Centre.

With the loss the Bisons move to 9-12 on the season. The Spartans remain first in the conference with a 20-3 record.

Calvin Westbrook led the way for Trinity Western, with 17 points. Jacob Doerksen had 15, to go with 10 rebounds. Nick Miller came away with 20 points on the night for the Bisons.

The two teams tip-off again on Saturday night.

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Alberta 96 Calgary 51

Dinos-Golden Bears Stats

by Matt Gutsch, U of Alberta Sports Information

EDMONTON - Needing a win to keep their home-court playoff dreams alive, the Alberta Golden Bears (15-8) soundly defeated the visiting the Calgary Dinos (8-13) 94-51, Friday in the U of A’s Main Gym.

Sophomore guard Jordan Baker scored 23 points, while also racking up nine rebounds, four assists and one steal.  Todd Bergen-Henengouwen chipped in with 15 points, while fifth-year guard CG Morrison added 10.

The Dinos were led by fourth-year Tyler Fidler, as he banked 14 points and seven rebounds.  Despite the loss Calgary remains in the playoff picture.

The teams round out regular season games at the U of A Main Gym when they play again on Saturday night.

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Winnipeg 84 Brandon 78

Wesmen-Bobcats Stats

by Matt Packwood, Brandon U Sports Information

BRANDON, MB - Another chapter was written in the history books between the Brandon Bobcats and Winnipeg Wesmen tonight in Brandon as the Wesmen came away with an 84-78 win. 
  
Kelvin Smith led the way for the Wesmen with 21 points and nine rebounds. Nick Lother added 20 points and five assists. Lynden Drayton- Barrow also had a big game putting up 16 points and eight rebounds.
 
Four Bobcats finished in double-digit scoring, led by O'Brian Wallace who finished with a double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds). Jordan Reaves contributed on both ends, also finishing with a double-double (16 points and a game-high 13 rebounds).
 
The win improves Winnipeg's record to 4-17, while the Bobcats fall to 4-17. The two teams will meet again Saturday at 8:00 pm.

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Lethbridge 86 Fraser Valley 82

Cascades-Pronghorns Stats

by Eoin Colquhoun, U of Lethbridge Sports Information

LETHBRIDGE, AB – With both teams playoff lives hanging in the balance, the game had a playoff feel from the outset and the Lethbridge Pronghorns recovered from a poor first quarter to upend the Fraser Valley Cascades 86-82 to keep their slim post season hopes alive.

With the win the Horns improve to 6-15, while the Cascades fall to 7-14.

Derek Waldner had arguably his best night as a Horn, scoring a game high 24 points and grabbing 18 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season. Danhue Lawrence chipped in with 20 for the Horns including 8 of 10 from the line.

For the Cascades, Joel Friesen led the way with 20 points while James Elliott and Zeon Gray both added 17 points. Elliott also registered 12 rebounds to lead the Cascades in that department.

The Horns and Cascades renew acquaintances on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. at the 1st Choice Savings Centre.

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