2009 Pembina Chrysler Invitational Basketball Tournament



Friday, October 23, 2009

Laurentian 78  Winnipeg 71

LAURENTIAN DOWN WESMEN IN TOURNEY OPENER

The Laurentian Voyageurs opened the 2009 Pembina Chrysler Invitational on a winning note defeating the host Winnipeg Wesmen 78-71 Friday night at the Duckworth Centre in Winnipeg.

Second year guard Isiah Pasquale poured in a game high 30 points, including eight-three pointers to lead the Voyageurs. Matas Tirilis added 18 points and eight rebounds. Manny Pasquale finished with 12 points and four assists.

The Wesmen were led by fourth year guard Nick Lother's 25 points and five steals. Peter Lomuro added 18 points. Ryan Willerton had eight points and two blocks.

Laurentian gained the upper hand early on leading 17-13 after a tight defensive opening quarter of play. The Voyageurs were able to extend their lead in the second quarter outscoring the Wesmen 25-18 to take a 42-31 lead into the locker room at halftime.

Winnipeg came out of the halftime break on fire. Led by Lomuro's eight points in the first three minutes, the Wesmen went on a 10-2 run to cut the lead to 44-41. Laurentian did not seem to panic as they went on a 10-0 run to open up a 54-41 lead late in the quarter. The Voyageurs led 62-47 after three quarters.

In the final quarter, Winnipeg rattled off seven straight points to cut the lead to 62-54 but Laurentian was able to match the Wesmen basket for basket down the stretch to secure the victory.

Laurentian will face Manitoba Saturday night at 8:00 p.m.. Winnipeg will face Concordia at 6:00 p.m.

Concordia 86  Manitoba 74

STINGERS HOLD OFF BISONS FOR WIN

The Concordia Stingers defeated the Manitoba Bisons 86-74 Friday night at the Pembina Chrysler Invitational Tournament at the Duckworth Centre. The Stingers were led by James Clark's double-double 17 points and 16 rebounds. Evens Laroche added 16 points. The Bisons were led by Eric Garcia and Nathan Dixon, each scoring 17 points. Dixon led the team with six assists. Jonar Huertas finished with 14 points. Concordia dominated the first half and went into the halftime break leading 51-30. After an even third quarter, Manitoba made a charge in the fourth quarter outscoring Concordia 26-20 to make the final score 86-74. Concordia will face the host Winnipeg saturday night at 6:00 p.m.. Manitoba will face Laurentian at 8:00 p.m.


Saturday, October 24, 2009
 
Concordia 80  Winnipeg 71

STINGERS COME BACK TO DOWN WESMEN

The Concordia University Stingers erased a 15 point deficit after three quarters to defeat the Winnipeg Wesmen 80-71 Saturday night at the Pembina Chrysler Invitational Tournament at the Duckworth Centre.

The Stingers trailed 65-50 after three quarters but outscored the Wesmen 30-6 in the final quarter to complete the comeback.

Decee Krah scored a game high 21 points, including four-of-five from three point territory to lead the Stingers.  Hamza Ruhezamihigo finished with a double-double 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Peter Lomuro led the Wesmen with 17 points, including a pair of three-pointers. Nick Lother finished with 14 points and five assists. Ben Kingdon led Winnipeg on the boards with 10.

The Wesmen took control of the game early on building a 21-14 lead after the opening ten minutes of play. The teams played a tight defensive second quarter with the Stingers outscoring the Wesmen 20-18 to cut the Wesmen lead to 39-34 at the halftime break.

Winnipeg came out firing on all cylinders in the third quarter outscoring the Stingers 26-16 and managed to extend their lead to 65-50 after three quarters.

Concordia finishes the two day tournament with a perfect 2-0 record. Winnipeg ends the tournament with an 0-2 record.

Manitoba 88  Laurentian 71

STRONG FIRST HALF CARRIES BISONS TO VICTORY

The Manitoba Bisons raced out to a big lead and never looked back. Manitoba defeated Laurentian 88-71 Saturday evening at the 2009 Pembina Chrysler Invitational Tournament in Winnipeg.

Manitoba led 34-18 after the opening frame and after Laurentian mounted a charge in the second half led 52-43 at halftime.

Sean Maxwell led Manitoba with a game high 29 points, including eight-three pointers. Nathan Dixon had a strong game finishing with 24 points. Dan Purvis-Collins led the Bisons with eight rebounds.

Paul Kovacs led the Voyageurs with 19 points. Manny Pasquale was next with 12 points. Georges Serresse led the team in rebounds with seven.

Manitoba continued to lead throughout the entire second half outscoring Laurentian 36-28 to secure the victory.

Manitoba and Laurentian both finish the tournament with identical 1-1 records.

Tournament MVP
James Clark - Concordia

Tournament All-Stars
Nick Lother - Winnipeg
Decee Krah - Concordia
Sean Maxwell - Manitoba
Isiah Pasquale -Laurentian