Capers Down UPEI at Sullivan Fieldhouse

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January 30, 2015

(SYDNEY, N.S.)- The Cape Breton University Capers stayed undefeated at Sullivan Fieldhouse this season after defeating the UPEI Panthers on Friday night. With both teams coming off losses to UNB, the Capers knocked off the Panthers 98-85 in AUS men's basketball action.

Meschack Lufile continued his stellar season, scoring 24 points and grabbing 13 rebounds—both of which were game-highs, while Akeem Isaac-Phiillip had a well-rounded game as well, putting up 18 points with six rebounds and six assists.

Kelson Devereaux and Cedric Kasongo also put forth strong efforts in the win for Cape Breton, scoring 15 and 13 points respectively.

UPEI's second-ranked offence was led by Brad States, who had 18 points to go along with eight rebounds in the loss. Lorenzo Parker helped out with 14 points, while senior, Ellis Ffrench contributed 12 points and eight assists on Friday night.

The first half was fast-paced and was highlighted by two big dunks from Capers' slasher, Kyle Hankins. Hankins left the game with an injury in the third quarter and did not return.

Tyler Scott, who is the nation's second leading scorer, also left the game with a lower body injury late in the fourth quarter. Before the injury, Scott scored 18 points and racked up nine rebounds for the Panthers. Scott's status for tomorrow's game is uncertain.

The Capers took control of the game in the fourth quarter and were able to roll over the Panthers, after losing to them in their two previous meetings this season.

CBU turn will have to turn their focus to tomorrow's rematch.

Capers' veteran, Kelson Devereaux said "We really have to box out and make sure [UPEI] don't get on the offensive boards because that's really what killed us today. So if we do the same thing and work hard again, I think we can get another win."

The two teams play again on Saturday at 3pm at Sullivan Fieldhouse, where Cape Breton will look to even the season series and move to above .500 on the season.