November 29, 2013
UFV Cascades
Press Release
The UFV Cascades men’s basketball team (4-5) soundly defeated the UBC Thunderbirds (4-5) tonight by a score of 69-62. This marks the fourth time UFV has beaten the Thunderbirds in their last five clashes at the EAC, dating back to the 2011-2012 season.
“I’m really happy with the team’s effort today,” said Cascades head coach Adam Friesen. “We have a big challenge tomorrow to see if we can duplicate it two nights in a row.”
The Cascades came roaring out of the gate to take a 24-10 lead in the first quarter, and never relinquished control of the game. UBC won each subsequent quarter, yet never pulled close enough to trouble the dominant Cascades squad as they rolled to their fourth win of the season. UFV was led by Kevon Parchment with 20 points and 12 rebounds, and bolstered by a 4-6 three-point effort from Amrit Gill. UBC was led by Tommy Nixon with 14 points, and David Wagner with 10.
Instrumental to the Cascades’ success in the third and fourth quarter was a standout performance from third-year transfer Kevin Ford, whose six points, six assists, and four steals helped secure the win. UFV shot 47 percent from the field on the night, and seemed driven to take revenge for UBC’s role in edging them from playoff contention in last year’s Canada West Final Four.
“Kevin Ford had a breakout game for us today,” said Friesen, “and we’re expecting similar performances from him throughout the season.”
Both UBC and UFV are part of a multiple team battle for the fourth playoff spot in the Pacific Division, a situation relatively new to both programs after their comparative dominance in recent seasons.
UFV and UBC will meet again tomorrow night at the EAC at seven pm.
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