The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's basketball fell short versus the No. 7 nationally ranked TMU Bold falling 96-91 on Wednesday (Nov. 15) evening at the Goldring Centre Kimel Field House.
 
Throughout the game, the Blues kept within striking distance of the Bold keeping within 10 points of the nationally ranked opponent. Toronto nearly completed the comeback effort, outscoring TMU 24-17 in the fourth quarter. However, a tough night at the free throw line for the Blues shooting just 67 percent proved costly in the come-from-behind effort as they came up just short in the attempt.
 
Leading the Blues on the night, fourth-year guard Callum Baker poured in a team-high 24 points, while adding seven rebounds and one assist in his 36 minutes of play. Forwards Anthony Daudu and Lennart Weber added 15 and 11 points apiece, while first-year guard Nathan Bureau rounded out the double-digit scoring for the Blues with 13 points off the bench.

On the glass, fifth-year forward Somachi Agbapu pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds for the Blues, including five off the offensive glass.
 
For the Bold, David Walker stood out scoring a game-high 33 points, inclusing shooting an efficient 5-for-7 from beyond the three point line.
 
Toronto and TMU will be right back at it on Saturday (Nov. 18) afternoon when they compete in the second game of a home-and-home series. Tip-off for the game is scheduled for 2 p.m. with the contest streamed online via oua.tv.