The Windsor Lancers Men's basketball team picked up the biggest win of the Chris Cheng era Wednesday night, downing the No. 6 McMaster Marauders in Hamilton, 90-86. 
 
The Lancers started slowly but built up a lead over the first two quarters. Despite a roller coaster second half the young Lancers hung on to for a massive win, putting the blue and gold back above .500 at 7-6.
 
GAME STATS
The Lancers were led by Thomas Kennedy who scored 21 points on 47 per cent shooting. Kennedy also double-doubled, pairing his 21 points with 10 boards.
 
McMaster's Jordan Henry led the game in scoring with 26 points on 59 per cent shooting. Kwasi Adu-Poku double-doubled with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
 
The Lancers had three players combine for 61 points, along with Kennedy's 21, Jordan Fullerton scored 20 on 53 per cent from the field and Shakael Pryce scored 20 on 42 per cent shooting.
 
GAME FLOW
The game started as a defensive struggle on both sides of the court. Halfway through the first quarter, both teams had combined for just 12 points, with McMaster holding a slight edge on the scoreboard. As the game progressed the Lancers slowly built a lead. Shooting just 30 percent from the field in the first half, the Lancers had to rely on solid defence to maintain their lead. At halftime, the defense was holding up with McMaster only making 11 per cent of their looks from the field, helping the Lancers to lead 39-34.
 
The third quarter was an offensive whirlwind. The blue and gold started the second half playing fantastic and unselfish offence. The Lancer shared the ball well on their way to posting a 30-point quarter. At times, the Lancers led by as many as 21, but McMaster came roaring back turning what seemed like a blowout to a game worth watching heading into the fourth. The final quarter of the game went down to the wire. At one point the Lancers led 82-69 with under four to go, only for the Marauders to tie it late. With his Lancers holding a slim lead, freshman guard Shakael Pryce banged home the biggest shot of his young career, downing the No. 6 McMaster Marauders 90-86.
 
UP NEXT
The Lancers head to Brock to take on the Badgers. The game is scheduled for Saturday, January 18th at 8:00 p.m. live on www.OUA.tv.