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Algoma Thunderbirds fall to CIS ranked Ryerson Rams

NEWS RELEASE ALGOMA UNIVERSITY ************************* SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO - In their first true home games of the season at the GLC, the Algoma Thunderbirds basketballs teams suffered losses at the hands of the CIS top 10 Ryerson Rams.

NEWS RELEASE

ALGOMA UNIVERSITY

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SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO - In their first true home games of the season at the GLC, the Algoma Thunderbirds basketballs teams suffered losses at the hands of the CIS top 10 Ryerson Rams.

Despite a short bench due to injuries, the Algoma Thunderbirds women’s squad opened strong, keeping it close with the CIS Number 9 team.

Applying a full court press, Ryerson pulled away by 7. After an Algoma timeout, the Thunderbirds regrouped, relying on outside shooting to chip into the deficit, down by only 3. 

A late bucket for Ryerson gave them a 17-12 advantage going into the second. Ryerson’s momentum continued, driving the ball to the post, pulling ahead in the second, 30-15. Algoma tired and went cold, trailing 35-17 going into the third. 

Both teams struggled to put up points early in the third. Two shots beyond the arc from Ryerson put the game beyond Algoma late in the third, allowing Ryerson to run away with a 63-31 win.

Ryerson improved to 9-3 while Algoma fell to 0-11. Algoma shot 29 percent against Ryerson’s 39 percent. Keneca Pingue Giles led the Rams with 21 points while Sydney Resch earned 12 in the Thunderbirds’ losing effort.

In the men’s action, Ryerson jumped out to an early 7 point lead.

Algoma struggled to keep pace with the Rams precision inside and outside shooting. Relying on outside shooting, Algoma chipped into the deficit trailing by only two to the CIS Number 3 ranked team.

The Rams charged ahead leading 24-16 going into the second. Algoma and Ryerson exchanged buckets keeping the game within 10. Increased physicality saw both teams shoot from the free throw line.

A three-point shot from Ryerson down the stretch gave the Rams a 13 point lead and the chance to pull away 42-28 going into the second half.

Unable to continue the momentum, Algoma trailed by 20 with 6 minutes left in the third. Ryerson continued to pull away, winning 99-56.

Ryerson improved to 10-2 while Algoma fell to 0-11. Jean-Victor Mukama led Ryerson with 13 points. Terrell Campbell and AJ Andre Barber both had 11 for the Thunderbirds. Ryerson shot an impressive 60 percent. 

The Thunderbirds take on the Toronto Varsity Blues on Saturday night at the GLC. The women tipoff at 6 p.m. followed by the men at 8 p.m.

About Algoma University

Algoma University offers a wide variety of liberal arts and sciences degree options including programs in Psychology, Social Work, Computer Science, Business Administration, Fine Arts, Community Economic & Social Development, and Biology in Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins. As a partner with Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, Algoma U is committed to respecting Anishinaabe knowledge and culture. To learn more about Algoma University, visit www.algomau.ca

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