Box Score Third-year forward Alex Hill recorded a regular-season career-high 30 points in a 98-64 losing effort to the No. 1 Carleton Ravens on Saturday, January 14 at the Athletic Centre Sports Gym.

Toronto’s (5-7) second straight loss places them in a three-way tie for third place with the Laurentian Voyageurs and Ryerson Rams.

A native of Toronto, Hill totalled nearly half of the Blues points, going 10-of-21 from the field, including four three-pointers, and 6-for-7 from the free throw line.  Hamilton, Ont., native Arun Kumar added 16 points, also with four three’s, in the losing cause.

The Ravens built an eight-point lead after the first 10 minutes of action and went onto outscore the Blues 22-15 in the second to take a 15-point advantage (43-28) into halftime.

The Blues attempted to rally brought the home fans to their feet at the start of the third quarter after two Kumar three-pointers brought the game within seven.  Unfortunately for U of T, the undefeated defending national champions took over from there, gradually extending their lead to come away with the 34-point win.

The Ravens shot 50% from the floor and went 19-for-37 from beyond the arc, while also out-rebounding Toronto 52-24 on the night. The Blues were 10-of-31, draining 10-of-30 three-point attempts in the loss.

Second-year guard Philip Scrubb of Richmond, B.C., led the Ravens with 22 points, while his twin brother, Thomas, added 21 in the win.

The Varsity Blues return to the court this Wednesday, January 18 as they host the Ryerson Rams at the Athletic Centre Sports Gym. Tip off is scheduled for 8 p.m. The game will be streamed live on SSN Canada via varsityblues.ca. Advance tickets are on sale: click here or call 416-946-3811.

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