KINGSTON, Ont. (November 9, 2018) – The Queen's Men's Basketball Team (2-2) bested the Guelph Gryphons (0-5) 83-64 on Friday night in the Gaels home opener at the ARC – Main Gym.
GAME FLOW
The Gaels jumped out to an 18-9 lead early on and took a 24-14 lead to the end of the first quarter on the strength of
Quinton Gray's 9 points. In a low scoring second quarter, the Gryphons outscored the Gaels by a basket, keeping the game close and making it a 41-33 game at the half.
The Gaels were led in the first half by
Quinton Gray with 16 points and
Jesse Graham with 11, while the Gryphons were led by Craig Valeriote with 11 points. The Gaels shot an impressive 47% from the field in the first half and forced 10 Gryphons turnovers.
By midway through the 3rd quarter the Gaels had extended their lead to 15 points. The Gaels continually hassled the Gryphons defensively, forcing Guelph into several unnecessary turnovers and offensive fouls. Heading to the final quarter, the Gaels held a 67-47 lead.
The Gaels held strong in the 4th quarter preventing the Gryphons from sparking a comeback, although they did surrender the final quarter to the Gryphons 17 to 16.
At the final buzzer, the score was 83-64 for the Gaels, a convincing win which the Gaels desperately needed after a disappointing loss last weekend in Windsor.
The Gaels took advantage of the OUA's worst defensive team so far this season, shooting a very efficient 52% from the field and forcing 18 turnovers. The Gaels were led offensively by
Jesse Graham with 22 points off the bench and
Quinton Gray with 21.
BY THE NUMBERS
41 – Total rebounds for the Gaels
10 – Only ten points for
Jaz Bains, his lowest total so far this season.
10 – Ten rebounds for Swann Fargeau off the bench.
MUST SEE MOMENT
Jaz Bains with the razzle-dazzle in the third quarter.
UP NEXT
The Gaels face the Algoma Thunderbirds tomorrow night (Nov 10
th) at 8PM at the ARC.
