Box Score After losing a tough game to Carleton yesterday, the Mustangs took on the Ottawa Gee-Gees at Montpetit Hall on Saturday night.
Matteo Zagar led the way for the Mustangs in the first half scoring 14 points on 7-11 shooting and pulling down 5 rebounds. Western tied it at the end of the first quarter, with Mikyle Malabuyoc finishing a layup under the rim.
In the 2nd quarter, Western continued to show their offensive prowess building a lead by as much as 10. Ottawa continued to fight back, cutting the Mustangs lead to 2 going into the break.
Noah Otshudi finished the half with 11 points, including two 3-point plays, and Malabuyoc also added 11 points.
The third quarter was a battle, with both teams going back and forth on offense. Milan John knocked down back-to-back 3's to put the Mustangs up by three heading into the fourth quarter. He finished the night with 17 points.
The fourth quarter started off with the Mustangs forcing a shot clock violation on the Gee-Gees. Ottawa continued to find ways to score, with Ankit Choudhary scoring 29 points, including 7-10 from the 3 point line. Ottawa held on to close out the game 86-81.
Key Stats
G | Noah Otshudi - 19 PTS (8-17 FG), 4 REBS
F | Matteo Zagar - 19 PTS (9-16 FG), 7 REBS, 2 ASTS
G | Milan John - 17 PTS (7-14 FG), 5 REBS, 2 ASTS
G | Mikyle Malabuyoc - 16 PTS (7-15 FG), 4 ASTS, 3 REBS
F | Lucas Sheets - 10 PTS (3-5 FG), 5 REBS
The Mustangs continue their road stretch, as they head to Ontario Tech on Friday, November 1st at 8pm EST. Tune in live on OUA.tv.
