CAPERS MEN BATTLE HARD IN HOME OPENER
Cape Breton drops opener to Acadia 85-67
(Sydney, N.S) - The CAPERS played their home opener to a boisterous home crowd Friday night at the Sullivan Field House. The CAPERS battled hard all night despite being shorthanded with injuries. The final score of 85-67 doesn't reflect the effort given by the home team tonight.
The CAPERS were led in scoring by swingman Kenny Jean-Louis (Montreal, QC) who had 21 points and 9 rebounds. Blake Gallatly(Maffra, AUS) also provided energy off the bench and scrapped his way to 17 points and 5 rebounds on the night. The Axemen were led big man Erik Nissen (Quispamsis, NB) with 25 points and 11 rebounds on the night. Sharp-shooter Kyle Arseneault (Fredericton, NB) chipped in another 24 points in the Axemen victory. Nissen was awarded the Subway Player of the Game for his efforts.
The CAPERS had a poor night at the free throw line, shooting just 46% from the charity line.Acadia was at 70% for the night. Acadia moves to 1-2 with the victory, while the CAPERS drop to 0-3 on the young season. The CAPERS were without several players due to injury. Guards Seth Amoah, Nico Brauner and DaShaun Lalor-Crooks all sat out Friday's game.
Both teams will square off again on Saturday night at 8pm in the Sullivan Field House.