Northwest University Eagles defeat UFV Cascades, 86-81, to capture Honda Way Men’s Basketball Tournament
Northwest University Eagles (NAIA) defeated the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades (Canada West-CIS), 86-81, to capture the First annual Honda Way tournament. The Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack defeated the University of Guelph Gryphons, 92-85, in the earlier game.
The Cascades came out strong and quickly built a lead which they held onto through the first quarter, leading by 8 points after one. In the second quarter, the Cascades maintained their lead and went into the locker room up by six points. The third quarter was the Cascades undoing as they were outscored by 19 points and surrender the lead to Northwest, by 13 points. In the final quarter UFV came back within five points as they kept Northwest from hitting any more three point shots down the stretch.
The Cascades were led by Sam Freeman, Coquitlam, BC with a 24 point performance. James York, Richland, Washington, Jasper Moedt, Abbotsford, BC and Sheldon Bjorgaard, Abbotsford, BC each added 10 points in the loss to the Eagles. Kyle Grewal, Surrey, BC led all Cascades 12 total rebounds.
“It was a great tournament, and we’re fortunate to have 3 well coached and class programs attend. Unfortunatly we could not pull off a win this evening, but credit has to go to a deservind Northwest squad. They played a great second half, and earned the victory. Were 4 and 0 in our CIS counter games against canadian opposition, so we will move forward now to a week of practice and the start of league play,” said UFV Head Coach Barnnaby Craddock.
The Eagles were led by Jordan Call, Kirkland, Washington with a team high 20 points. Tyler Mendezona, Issaquah, Washington added 19 points and Ahmaad Cook, Los Angeles, California scored 15 points in the tournament win. Michael Greene, Belligham, Washington led Northwest with 9 total rebounds.
NWU 17 14 31 24 = 86 (2-0)
UFV 25 12 12 32 = 81 (1-1)
Top Scorers: NWU: J Call 20 points/ UFV: S Freeman 24 points
Team Rebounds: NWU: 12+20=32/ UFV: 15=24=39
Players of the Game: NWU: Jordon Call/ UFV: Kyle Grewal
In the earlier game TRU Wolfpack came back from an early deficit to the University of Guelph Gryphons to win by seven points, 92-85. The game was evenly matched with the lead changing hands in the first half seven times. The Wolfpack led the entire second half en route to their victory over their OUA opponents.
TRU was led by Chas Kok, Lynden, Washington with a tournament high 33 point performance. Kareem Malcolm, Brampton, Ontario led the Gryphons with 22 points.
Players of the Game: Guelph: Daniel McCarthy/ TRU: Chas Kok
Eagles Greene named Honda Way Tournament Most Valuable Player
Michael Greene, of Northwest University Eagles, was named the Honda Way Most Valuable Player. Greene’s teammate Jordan Call was named to the all-star team along with TRU’s Chas Kok, Guelph’s Daniel McCarthy and the Cascades Joel Friesen and Sam Freeman.
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