The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's basketball team defeated the Nipissing Lakers 88-67 in their first win of the season on Friday, February 11 at Goldring Centre.
 

TORONTO STATS: The Blues lead early finishing the first-quarter up 23-14 and ending the half up 45-33. Continuing their dominance through the third and fourth quarters, the Blues ended the night up 88-67 over the Lakers.

The Blues were anchored by fourth-year guard Evan Shadkami. The Toronto native drained 5 three-pointers and went 5-for-5 from the free throw line to lead the Blues with 24-points on the night.
 

Third-year standouts Inaki Alvarez and Steven Rwahwire had 19-points and 14-points, respectively, while second-year guard Anthony Torelli tallied 9-points.

Second-year forward Anthony Daudu lead the Blues with 9 rebounds in the win.

UP NEXT: The Blues are back for a rematch vs. the Nipissing Lakers this Saturday, February 12 at Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport. Tip off is set for 4 p.m.

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