The UFV men’s basketball team was back in full swing this weekend, after having a bye last week. This week, the Cascades hosted the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) Heat on Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16.
After losing their first two games of the regular season two weeks ago, the Cascades entered Friday’s game well-rested and determined to bounce back. From the jump ball, the Cascades were aggressive, resulting in a 10-0 lead after only two minutes of play. Although the Heat did catch up by scoring the next 10 points, the Cascades were able to double their score while only allowing another three points against them, resulting in a 20-13 score after the first quarter.
Although the Cascades ended the first quarter ahead in the score, the next two quarters did not go in their favour. With the Heat outscoring them 22-20 in the second and 25-17 in the third, the Cascades ended the third quarter down by three points, with a score of 60-57.
Once the fourth began, the Cascades quickly took the lead and were unwilling to give it back. They dominated the Heat, outscoring them 32-16, resulting in an 89-76 win for UFV.
During Friday’s game, Parm Bains and Sukhjot Bains were key players for the Cascades, grabbing 31 and 23 points, respectively. Parm Bains had a great game from outside the three-point line, tying the Heat’s Spencer Thomas for the most three-points baskets of the night, scoring seven out of 12 three-point attempts.
With the win on Friday, the Cascades entered Saturday’s game against the Heat with a record of 1-2. Eager to start a winning streak, the Cascades went into the match full of energy. In the first quarter of the game they were able to keep the Heat to only eight points, while scoring 24 points of their own. Unwilling to let the Heat catch up, the Cascades went on to score 43 more points in the next two quarters while the Heat scored 27.
Entering the fourth quarter, the score was in UFV’s favour, 67-35. Although the Cascades were outscored, the Heat’s large deficit was too much for them to overcome. The game ended with the Cascades grabbing their second win of the season with a score of 87-60.
The Cascades’ next two games will be at the Envision Financial Athletic Centre on Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. Both games will see UFV host the Lethbridge Pronghorns.
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