Saturday June 22nd, 2013 recap
Big 8Saskatoon Storm 21 - 138 Philosopher Kings
(59280337)It seems the Storm saw an inevitable loss heading their way, on the road, against the top team in Canada and coming off a CT and decided to try and one-up Genso Suikoden II. They were successful as they were punished by the Kings by a defecit of 117 points in one hell of a beatdown. WHU once again led the way for the Kings as he dominated with 22 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks while avoiding fouling out. Alberto Monis managed 11 points and 3 rebounds, but that was not nearly enough to overcome the 117 point loss.
Genso Suikoden II 27 - 139 Ottawa Lightning
(59280338)The routine Genso bashing took place once again this time at Sprite Zone Arena as 17038 people piled in to watch the beatdown. Was it ever enjoyable for them as Ottawa Lightning were just fooling around on the court and managed to pull out a 112 point win, shockingly not the largest win of the night though. Pete O'Carroll led the beatdown as he scored 31 points, grabbed 25 rebounds and dished out 9 assists in the game. Marc Hederman continued to be Gensos MVP as he managed to score 10 points and grab 12 rebounds.
Lawrence Park Panthers 61 - 76 The Hounds
(59280339)The Hounds took away a very comfortable 15 point win as they were in control from start to finish. When you look at the box score you would think The Hounds dominated as they out rebounded, out assisted and made more free throws than Lawrence Park Panthers and the 15 point defecit is a bit generous to Lawrence Park Panthers. The reigning Naismith champions continued on their winning ways as they are now 3-0, looking at a repeat currently. Ghenadie Cebaniuc scored 20 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, dished out 3 assists, stole 3 balls and blocked 2 shots in the win. Kearns once again led the Panthers as he was able to drop 27 points in the loss.
Blenkinsop 84 - 64 Quebec Pugs
(59280336)Blenkinsop recovered from their defeat at home against the Kings and were able to handle the Pugs from Quebec rather easily as they had control from the beginning and never let go of it. It seems the Pugs continued with their training and odd tactical decisions and once again came up short as they drop to 1-2 on the season. Liang Lui Sa scored 17 points and had 4 assists to lead Blenkinsop to the big win, while Michalis Potamias led the Pugs with 19 points and 16 rebounds.
Great 8Herman Griffins 88 - 96 Headless Thompson Gunners
(59280341)The Griffins put in more effort and put out an ideal lineup, but it was not enough to overcome the Gunners home court and big men. The Gunners continue to show why they were Naismith runner ups last season and look to be on the right track to change that silver trophy into a gold one. The game looked to be well in the bag after 3 when the Gunners were up 22, but a huge 4th quarter by the Griffins made the game interesting, but alas they were defeated and drop to 0-3 after three tough games. Roberto Merlonghi had 27 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Bilgehan Demirkiran dropped 31 points, and grabbed 18 rebounds, but it was not enough for the Griffins.
Beanz Odyssey 43 - 109 Luxury Tax
(59280340)Luxury Tax got back to their winning ways as they got the easy home win over the Odyssey and managed a 68 point win. The Odyssey are focused on training this season and it seems winning is not in the books as that is three straight contests they have dropped. Gerard Jovellar once again led Luxury Tax with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists, while Spadaro once again led the Odyssey as he managed 20 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.