CAPERS fall to the Huskies

Sydney, NS - The CAPERS lost to the Huskies 87-74 in Atlantic University Sport men's basketball action on Friday, January 30 at the SUllivan Fieldhouse.

The teams were well matched in the first quarter, with the CAPERS staying close to the Huskies with the quarter finishing 25-21 in favour of SMU. The second quarter found the CAPERS trailing the Huskies again and staying right on their heels until around the 3-minute mark when SMU went on a run to close out the half ahead 44-33.

In the third quarter, the CAPERS struggled to find the hoop which allowed the Huskies to expand their lead to 70-54. The same held true for the final quarter. The Huskies offence dominated as they took the win 87-74.

Jayrell Diggs had the game high of 21 points and Jasha'jaun Downey followed with 18. Devawn White posted a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Aaron Cunningham led the way for the CAPERS with a double-double: 19 points and 10 rebounds. Liai Tong, the Subways of the CBRM Player of the Game, added 19 points and 5 rebounds. Tayshaun Thomas netted 13 points and had 8 rebounds.

The CAPERS will be back in action tomorrow for a rematch against the Huskies. The women play at 2pm and the men play at 4pm. 

It is "sports day" tomorrow - we will have all kinds of activities set up on court 2 to keep young and old enrtertained!

Grab your tickets at the Kehoe Forum Box Office or on-line.

See you at the game!