The Windsor Lancers men's basketball team hit the floor with a special goal in mind as head coach
Chris Oliver was going for his 200th OUA career win. The Lancers were able to achieve their goal as they beat the Lakehead Thunderwolves handily, 95-75.
Game Stats
Lucas Orlita was the game's top scorer, scoring 21 points for the Lancers. The Thunderwolves were led by Nick Burke and his 16 points.
Both teams shot in the same ranges Saturday night. The Lancers posted a 47 per cent mark from the field and 32.5 from deep. Lakehead shot 45 per cent from the field and 35.5 from deep.
The battle on the boards was a close one too as the Thunderwolves slightly edged the Lancers in the rebound department 35-34.
GAME FLOW
The Thunderwolves came out battling, trying not to repeat the previous night in which they were jumped on early and never quite in the game. The Lancers offense enjoyed hitting an impressive 55 per cent of their shots in the first half as they slowly but surely began to build a lead. The only problem for the Lancers was the Thunderwolves were also hitting on an unprecedented 55 per cent of their shots and actually out shooting the Lancers from deep by 15 per cent. The Lancers went into the break with a 55-42 lead however it was apparent adjustments would need to be made.
In the second half, those adjustments were not made, as the Thunderwolves continued to shoot better than the Lancers, however, the Lancers lead continued to grow. Despite shooting just 23 per cent in the third quarter the Lancers took a 22-point lead into the final frame.
Lucas Orlita lead the Lancers as the best shooter for the Blue and Gold as the Lancers continued to stay well ahead of the visiting Thunderwolves. The Lancers went on to win 95-75.
When asked how he felt about reaching such a tremendous milestone, Coach Oliver credited his coaching staff. "It means I've coached a lot of really good people," said Oliver reflecting on his 200 wins in the OUA. "I have had the pleasure of working with so many great coaches, including Barry Amlin who has been with me since I came to Windsor, and has helped me build and nurture this program. And thank you to my wife, family, and to the many supporters of Windsor Basketball."
UP NEXT
The Lancers are back in action next Friday at 8:00pm at the St. Denis Centre as they host the Laurier Golden Hawks.