Game Summary

Box Score

The Lakehead men’s basketball team (1-12) was defeated 84-75 by the Western Mustangs (7-6) in their first game of the weekend double header in London, ON.

The Thunderwolves opened the first quarter strong with an early lead on the Mustangs. Lakehead had a 25-19 advantage after the first ten minutes but the Wolves struggled a little in the second as Western took back the lead at half (45-39).

Western only outscored the Wolves 39-36 in the second half, but Lakehead was unable to close the gap, ultimately losing 84-75.

“I thought we competed but really hurt ourselves with our consistency on the defensive glass and by putting Western on the free throw line. We get another shot tomorrow” – Coach Ryan Thomson

Mor Menashe led the Thunderwolves with 22 points, 3 steals and 3 assists and Quincy Johnson put up 11. The rest of the points were distributed amongst the team with every single player contributing at least one basket.

The Wolves face the Mustangs again tomorrow at 8:00pm.

Weekend Schedule

Saturday, January 13 vs. Western @ Alumni Hall

6:00pm – Women

8:00pm – Men

Games will be broadcasted via OUA.tv