The Lancer men's basketball team opened the 2026–27 OUA regular season with a 102 - 81 road loss to the Guelph Gryphons on Friday night in Guelph, Ont.
STATS
Luke Grace led the Lancers with 17 points and 13 rebounds, recording a double-double while shooting an efficient 7-of-11 from the field.
Bronson Chambers followed with 16 points, adding two three-pointers and a game-high four steals. Off the bench,
Rodrigue Muntu contributed 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting, including two makes from beyond the arc.
Yashar Greaves-Saadat added 11 points and five assists, while
Marodama Benjamin chipped in with eight points.
Andrew Cook contributed four points and four rebounds, shooting a perfect 2-for-2 from the field.
For Guelph, the Gryphons' offensive output of 102 points proved too much for Windsor to contain, particularly during a dominant third quarter that shifted the game decisively in the home side's favour.
GAME FLOW
Windsor faced an early challenge against the Gryphons, trailing 22–17 after the opening quarter. The Lancers responded in the second quarter, outscoring Guelph 28–22 to take a 45–44 lead into halftime. However, the Gryphons regained control after the break, erupting for 33 points in the third quarter to build a 77–65 advantage heading into the final frame. Guelph continued to extend its lead in the fourth, outscoring Windsor 25–16 to secure the 102–81 victory.
The Lancers finished the contest shooting 38.0 per cent from the field and 24.3 per cent from three-point range, while converting 70.6 per cent of their free throws. Windsor recorded 30 rebounds, 15 assists and 15 steals, but 17 turnovers and Guelph's offensive production proved difficult to overcome. The Gryphons' 58-point second half ultimately proved decisive as Windsor was unable to regain its first-half momentum.
UP NEXT
The Lancers will look to bounce back next Friday, October 30th, when they welcome the York Lions to the Toldo Lancer Centre for their home opener of the 2026–27 season.
The Lancers will aim to use home-court advantage to secure its first victory of the campaign. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00pm, and the game can also be seen live on oua.tv.