BB Recap | MBB calms Lightning, WBB falls

Feb. 7, 2020 - With something to prove after inexplicably falling five spots in the CCAA rankings after a single loss, the Kodiaks men's basketball team got back to their winning ways with a 93-75 victory over St. Mary's University on Thursday night in Calgary. 

Brock Dewsbery scored 22 points while Jaxon Davison added a double-double (12 pts, 12 reb) to lead the Kodiaks, who improved to 16-1 on the season.

The Kodiaks magic number to clinch their first ACAC south division title since 2011 is now at two. 

The visitors created separation early, jumping out to a 29-16 lead after the opening quarter. Five Kodiaks landed in double-digit scoring, including player of the game Tim McMahon,who drained 15 points off of 5-10 three point shooting. 

The Kodiaks will now have the weekend off as they prepare to host Olds Feb. 14 and 15 in their final home games of the season. 

Women struck down by Lightning 

15 points from Natalie Hoyt and a double-double from newcomer Millay Johnson (10 pts, 11 reb) wasn't enough to fend off a tough St. Mary's side in the women's action, as the Kodiaks fell 89-63. 

Opposite to the men's game, it was the Lightning who jumped out to a 29-17 edge in the opening quarter and cruised the rest of the way. STMU shot over 46% from the floor with the Kodiaks shooting just 38%. The Lightning also found their groove from beyond the arc, draining eleven three pointers (42.3% 3PT shooting) compared to the Kodiaks four (26.7% 3PT shooting). 

Lethbridge is now 9-8 and still is largely in control of their own playoff destiny. They hold a four point edge on Briercrest and Red Deer for the final ACAC south playoff spot, although both the Clippers and Queens have two games in hand. 

The Kodiaks will host CCAA top ranked Olds College for their last home weekend Feb. 14-15, before finishing the season with a two-game series against Briercrest Feb. 21-22. 

MBB | Kodiaks 93 at St. Mary's University 75

Recap written by St. Mary's Sports Information

On Thursday night, the Lethbridge College Kodiaks took on the St. Mary's Lightning and took the 93-75 win. Strong shooting throughout the game by the Kodiaks from the field helped seal the victory, as they shot 44% for the game.

At halftime, the Kodiaks were up 49-37, and the Lightning would cut it to as much as seven, but the Kodiaks would pull away. ACAC Players of the Game went to Jordan Britton who had 16 points and 5 rebounds for the Lightning, and Timothy McMahon who had 15 points, all from the 3-point line. The Lightning will take on Medicine Hat College next weekend, with their playoff hopes still on the line. 

WBB | Kodiaks 63 at St. Mary's University 89

Recap written by St. Mary's Sports Information

The Lightning cruised to vicotry on Thursday night over the Lethbridge College Kodiaks with a score of 89-63. A ten point game at halftime, with the Lightning leading 48-38, the Lightning continued their strong shooting in the second half to have control of the game until the final buzzer. The Lightning shot 47% on the game, and 42% from the three-point line to lead them to vicotry, while the Kodiaks shot 38% and 26% respectively.

The ACAC Players of the Game were Emily Wagner who had 45 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 points for the Lightning, and Millay Johnson of the Kodiaks, who had 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Lightning now improve to 12-5 on the season, with a matchup against the Medicine Hat Rattlers coming up next Saturday.