On Saturday night at the Toldo Lancer Centre, the Lancer men's basketball team earned a 99-83 victory over the visiting Lakehead Thunderwolves and improved to 8-2 on the season heading into the holiday break.
 
STATS
For the blue and gold, Thomas Kennedy led the team offensively with 29 total points and 17 rebounds while Xavier Ochu also shined with 21 total points and 7 field goals.
 
GAME FLOW
The first quarter was tight and remained a one point game until a three -pointer from Najee Brown-Henderson started a domino effect of Lancer baskets and the blue and gold built a 10-point lead. The opening frame saw the blue and gold lead 30-23 over the Thunderwolves.
 
Windsor went on a 9-0 run early in the second quarter, forcing Lakehead into a timeout. The break didn't do much to help the visitors as the Lancers ran away with the game, and a breakaway dunk by Ziphion Grant put the hosts up 50-36 lead. With no shortage of confidence, the energy of the crowd helped the blue and gold carry a 57-45 lead into the locker room at the half.
 
After the intermission, Windsor kept their foot on the gas as Ochu and Kennedy started the third quarter with a 5-point run. The Lancers thrived in all aspects of the game to keep their lead intact while the Thunderwolves put in the effort to trade a few points. With an increase in physicality between teams, back-to-back fouls would force the squads to regroup during a quick timeout. The blue and gold led 79-67 with one quarter to go, and carried their intensity through the final quarter to earn the win.
 
UP NEXT
Windsor will now break for the holiday and return to action on Saturday, January 7th, against the Western Mustangs in London. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00pm and the game can be seen live at oua.tv.