The University of Windsor Lancers men's basketball team dropped an 82–69 decision to the Waterloo Warriors on Friday (Jan. 30) night at the Toldo Lancer Centre.

GAME FLOW
Windsor fell behind early after being outscored 23–16 in the opening quarter but responded with a strong second frame, edging Waterloo 23–18 to trail just 41–39 at halftime. The Warriors seized control coming out of the break, however, dominating the third quarter 26–9 to build a commanding lead. Windsor showed resilience in the fourth, outscoring Waterloo 21–15, but the deficit proved too much to overcome as the Warriors secured the road win. 

Both teams traded momentum in the first half, but Waterloo's decisive third-quarter surge proved to be the difference. The Warriors shot an efficient 47.7% from the field compared to Windsor's 38.6%, while holding a slight 39–36 advantage on the boards. Free throws also played a role, with Waterloo converting 14-of-19 (73.7%) from the line, while Windsor went 9-of-14 (64.3%). Waterloo capitalized on Windsor turnovers, forcing 10 miscues and maintaining control through the middle stages of the game. 

STATS
Luke Grace led the Lancers with a double-double performance, recording 19 points and a game-high 17 rebounds while anchoring Windsor's interior presence. Yohann Sam added 18 points, knocking down a pair of three-pointers, and Bronson Chambers chipped in 14 points, including three triples. Despite strong individual efforts, Windsor struggled offensively in the third quarter, shooting just 27.3% in the frame. 

For Waterloo, Isaiah McRae paced the attack with 15 points and nine rebounds, while Moses Anvari delivered an efficient 14-point outing on 7-of-11 shooting. Stefan Prica contributed 13 points, connecting on three shots from beyond the arc, and Cristian Craciun added 12 points off the bench to provide a spark. Waterloo's balanced scoring and defensive pressure allowed them to maintain their lead down the stretch. 

UP NEXT
With the loss, Windsor falls 9–9 and will look to regroup as they prepare for another OUA West division matchup tomorrow against the Laurier Golden Hawks as the playoffs approach. Tip-off at the Toldo Lancer Centre is set for 4 p.m. on Saturday (Jan. 31). Tickets are available online at golancers.ca/tickets and the game can be streamed via oua.tv.