CAPERS lose Nail Biter in Tournament Opener
Cape Breton University CAPERS men's basketball team dropped a close decision in Fredericton.
UQAM
1-0, 0-0
83
AT
Cape Breton
0-1, 0-0
80
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UQAM 1-0, 0-0 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 32 | 83 |
| Cape Breton 0-1, 0-0 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 80 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
UQAM
Pts:
Christopher Doumpa
- 19
Reb:
Ibrahima Sylla
- 8
Ast:
Misi Boye Jeanneau
- 5
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | UQAM | Cape Breton |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (32-81) | (27-59) |
| Field Goal % | 39.5% | 45.8% |
| Rebounds | 36 | 40 |
| Assists | 20 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 23 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 27 | 13 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 16 |
| Pts in the Paint | 42 | 24 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 2 |
| Bench Pts | 23 | 24 |
September 29, 2017
(FREDERICTON, NB) The University of Quebec at Montreal Citadins rallied from a 15-point third quarter deficit to beat the Cape Breton University CAPERS 83-80, in the opening game of UNB's Eric Garland Tournament.
Christopher Doumpa scored 19 points to lead the Citadins, who trailed 66-51 after three-quarters.
UQAM exploded for 32 points in the fourth quarter.
Osman Omar scored a game-high 24 points to lead the Capers.
The exhibition tournament continues Saturday.
The CAPERS face Atlantic University Sport rivals the Saint Mary's Huskies in a 4:00pm(Atl.) tip-off on Saturday afternoon.
RECAP AND PHOTOS BY: Andy Campbell/UNB Athletics