ARPAN KAUR // yorkulions.ca
The York University Lions men's basketball broke out of their five-game losing streak in a big way Wednesday night, with a dominating 112-68 win over the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks at Tait McKenzie Centre.
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The win is one of significance – the first by 40-plus points in a single game since Jan. 13, 2013, when they beat the RMC Paladins 107-49.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Lions got right to work in the first quarter, opening up a 15-point lead in the first five minutes of the game. Prince Kamunga fired multiple three pointers to kick off what turned out to be a great offensive performance. The Lions led 36-18 after one. Â
- The red and white would continue their play in the second and third quarters, using a familiar offensive firepower to take a commanding 79-46 lead at the end of the third.
- The Ridgebacks made a valiant attempt in the fourth scoring 22 points, the most in the game, however, the double-digit performances of Kamunga, Tyler Pryce, and Somto Dimanochie in the fourth was enough to keep the Ridgebacks at bay.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
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"This game was definitely our most complete effort from start to finish. We've been looking for this all season; a maximum effort on both ends. For us, as coaches, it's really encouraging to finally see us break through. We always believed the potential we had as a group, now it's just a matter of continuing to get better and play even better on Saturday." — head coach
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NOTABLE NUMBERS
- The Lions were led by guard, Kamunga with an outstanding 34 points, perfect at the free-throw line and went 7-11 from behind the arc. Followed by Dimanochie who registered a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
- The Lions outperformed the Ridgebacks from behind the arc with a 46.7% three-point average and managed to give up only nine turnovers compared to the 24 by the Ridgebacks.
- The Ridgeback were led by AJ Cummings and Anthony Pate both with 17 points each.   Â
LOOKING AHEAD
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The Lions look to re-engage in another contest against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks as they look for a similar performance to complete a series sweep onFeb. 19 at the Tait McKenzie Centre. The tip-off is scheduled for 5 pm