York University

The York University Lions men's basketball team came back from 11 points down but gave up the winning basket with one second remaining in a 73-71 loss to the Algoma Thunderbirds at George Leach Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., on Saturday.
 
Both teams started the game incredibly strong, and it was until the third minute that someone was able to breakthrough and score. Unfortunately for the Lions, it was Thunderbird Jermaine Lyle. The Lions were able to turn things around and gain a 14-5 lead with three minutes remaining.
 
This huge lead was short-lived, however, as a major turn of events saw the Thunderbirds close the gap and then surpass the Lions 17-15 by the end of the quarter.
 
Much to the dismay of the Lions, the Thunderbirds continued to remain in the lead throughout the second. The gap had widened to 39-28 at the end of the frame. The Lions continued to scramble to catch up to the Thunderbirds, with the third quarter ending 58-50.
 
The Lions continued to chip away at the deficit, and in the final minute of play a pair of free throws by Chevon Brown tied up the score at 69-69. A hard-fought battle ensued in the remaining seconds, but the Lions could not pull out with the win after Ian Nash made a game-winning layup just before the final whistle.
 
Brown and Josiah Riley led the team in points, scoring 16 each. Brown also led the team in rebounds with 10.
 
Outstanding performances from the Thunderbirds' side include point leader Nash with 27, and rebound leaders Reng Gum and Nathan Riley who had eight each.
 
The Lions now have a 2-3 season record and the Thunderbirds improve to 1-5.
 
The Lions will travel to Laurier and Waterloo for their last two games of their current road trip next weekend. They will return to the Tait McKenzie Centre main gym on Friday, Nov. 24 at 8pm to take on the Western Mustangs.