GUELPH, ON -
After taking care of business against the Gryphons at home last Saturday, the Mustangs travelled to Guelph for a rematch.
In the first quarter, the Mustangs got out early and shot the lights out. They led at the end of first quarter 25-17, Imran Armstrong and Noah Otshudi taking the reins for Western.
In the second quarter, the Mustangs continued to run away with the game, building a lead by as much as 20 points. Their offense flowed, and their defense applied pressure on the Gryphons. Western's shooting continued to light it up, going 7-12 from beyond the arc, and 20-33 from the field. They closed out the half up 50-32.
The Mustangs showcased their depth yet again, getting 36 bench points. Armstrong and Troy Nekkers led the bench for the Mustangs, scoring 17 points and 9 points respectively. Throughout the fourth quarter, Western maintained their lead, closing out the game 99-65. The Mustangs improve to 10-6 on the season and maintain their first place position in the OUA West Division.
The Mustangs stay on the road and head to Waterloo to take on the Warriors on January 29th at 8PM EST. Tune in on OUA.tv.
KEY STATS
G | Noah Otshudi - 21 PTS (9-15 FG, 3-5 3PT), 3 REBS, 4 ASTS
F | Lucas Sheets - 18 PTS (6-8 FG, 4-6 3PT), 6 REBS, 2 ASTS, 3 STLS
G | Imran Armstrong - 17 PTS (7-10 FG, 3-4 3PT), 3 REBS, 3 ASTS
F | Matteo Zagar - 15 PTS (6-10 FG), 8 REBS, 2 ASTS, 3 STLS
