The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's basketball team hosted the Windsor Lancers on Saturday (Nov. 7) night, finishing their weekend with a dominating 101-94 win.
With the victory U of T improves to 5-1 on the season, giving them a one-game lead in the OUA Central division standings.
Despite a strong start from the Lancers in the first, the Blues pushed back with efficient scoring and stifling defence. Toronto finished the game shooting over 50 percent from the field, while making 16 three-point field goals. Coupled with a defensive effort that held Windsor to under 20 points in two of the three quarters, the Blues were able to pull away down the stretch for the win in front of the home crowd.
The Blues had three players contribute 20 or more points on the tonight. Fifth-year centre Nigel Hylton notched 26 points and six rebounds, shooting 68.8 percent from the floor. Fourth-year forward Simeon Jeffers put up a monster 24 point and 12 rebound double-double, while also adding four assists. Second-year guard Mikey Ballout lived up to his name, shooting over 50 percent from three to total 24 points. Meanwhile, second-year guard Duncan McRae led Toronto in assists, racking up seven dishes along with nine points, and four boards in 21 minutes off the bench.
For the visitors, Windsor was led by Luke Grace with 33 points and 11 rebounds, while Yashar Greaves-Saadat added another 26 points and five assists.
Up next, the Blues continue a six-game homestand hosting the Western Mustangs on Friday (Nov. 13) evening, with tip-off set for 8 p.m. Tickets are be available to purchase at varsityblues.ca/tickets, with U of T students free to enter with a valid T-Card. All OUA basketball games are also available to stream on OUA.tv.Â
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