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The York University Lions men's basketball team resumed their 2022-23 season in their first road contest of the new year Wednesday night at the Goldring Centre against the Toronto Varsity Blues.
 
Despite Somto Dimanochie's 28-point performance, the Varsity Blues took charge in the second half, and ultimately came away with a 93-72 victory.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Lions started off on the right foot, pulling together an early 8-1 run in the first three-minutes of action. With a 7-0 run of their own, the Varsity Blues quickly responded and tied the game at eight. 
•  The Blues with a hot-hand maintained their momentum throughout the first as they found themselves on another 9-0 run. With seven seconds left on the shot clock, Dimanochie responds to make it a four-point game with a powerful layup over the white jerseys while taking contact to convert the possession into a successful three-point play. 
• The Blues continued their stride into the second quarter, as they led the frame in double-digits, outshooting the Lions 22-15 taking a 41-30 edge at halftime.
• The second half played out in favour of the Blues, as they continued to solidify their advantage. 
• Despite Prince Kamunga's 15-point third quarter performance, it proved to be insufficient to overcome the Blues 29-18 advantage in the final quarter, as the Lions were unable to pave their way back into the game. 

LOOKING AHEAD
 
The Lions return to action on Saturday, Jan 7, as they face-off against the TMU Bold at the Mattamy Athletic Centre. The tip-off is set for 4 pm.