(THUNDER BAY, Ont): The Algoma Thunderbirds officially started their basketball season last weekend.
Date: October 26th
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Final Scores:
Women's Game 1 Recap:
The women's team started the game with a close score in the first quarter. With Lakehead taking a big lead in the second quarter, the Thunderbirds were unable to make up the difference despite a close 3rd and 4th quarter. Top scorer of the game was Kaila Fong with 13 points, followed closely by rookie Nadia Singh with 11 points. Sadie Grawbarger had 6 rebounds and Fong had 5.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma 42
Lakehead 66
Men's Game 1 Recap:
The men's team showed great improvements in the second half of their game. With Lakehead taking the lead in the first half however, the Thunderbirds couldn't make up the difference. Lakehead took the win, ending their score in the triple digits. Top scorer of the game was Johan Germain with an incredible 30 points. Jena-Michael Senatus had 8 rebounds.
Final Score of the Game
Algoma 84
Lakehead 102
Looking Ahead:
The Thunderbirds will travel again this weekend to take on the two Toronto teams - TMU and UofT in back to back games. reminder to purchase your season passes before Home Opener weekend November 8th & 9th!
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