2018-19 Capers Men's Basketball News
Former CAPERS Keith and Lufile selected in CEBL Draft
HAMILTON, ONT – The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) revealed all the top talent that was drafted by the league’s six teams in its first ever Entry Draft on Saturday, March 23, 2019.
March 26, 2019
Watson named AUS Defensive Player of Year
The Atlantic University Sport men’s basketball defensive player of the year is 3rd-year forward Paul Watson of Cape Breton University.
February 26, 2019
CBU Athletes share lessons on healthy eating, active lifestyles
BOULARDERIE, N.S. — Boularderie Elementary students struggled to find their own heartbeats until a few high jumps and high fives with members of the men’s Cape Breton University Capers varsity basketball team.
February 25, 2019
CAPERS lose, finish 4th in AUS
Sydney, NS – It was the Credit Union on the Court Senior Night at the Sullivan Fieldhouse on Friday evening and the CAPERS dropped a 77-70 game to the visiting UPEI Panthers.
February 22, 2019
CAPERS go Back to Back
Antigonish, NS - The Cape Breton Capers outlasted the StFX X-Men 104-99 in an exciting Saturday night matchup at the StFX Oland Centre.
February 16, 2019
CAPERS Clinch Playoff Berth
Sydney, NS – The CAPERS earned a hard-fought home victory 78-73 over the St.Francis Xavier X-men on Thursday night at the Sullivan Fieldhouse.
February 14, 2019
CAPERS fall in OT
WOLFVILLE, N.S. - The Acadia Axemen had a thrilling 83-80 comeback victory that went into overtime during Saturday night’s game against the Cape Breton Capers.
February 09, 2019
CAPERS can't beat undefeated Huskies
(Halifax, NS) In AUS Men’s basketball action, Saint Mary’s kept their perfect record going, with a 90-77 win over the visiting Cape Breton Capers Friday night at the Homburg Centre.
February 08, 2019
CAPERS comeback bid falls just short
Sydney, NS – The undefeated Saint Mary’s Huskies continued their impressive run with a 91-83 victory over the CBU CAPERS on Saturday evening at the Sullivan Fieldhouse in Sydney.
February 02, 2019
CAPERS drop 77-68 decision to Tigers
Sydney, NS – The CAPERS were unable to breakdown the Dalhousie Tigers defence on Sunday afternoon at the Sullivan Fieldhouse.
January 27, 2019
CAPERS 3-game win streak comes to an end
Sydney, NS – The CAPERS 3-game win streak came to an end 93-84 at the hands of the Dalhousie Tigers on Saturday night in front of a capacity crowd at the Sullivan Fieldhouse.
January 26, 2019
Jason Callaghan: Starting Off Strong
Jason Callaghan was born into a basketball family.
January 22, 2019
Paul Watson named AUS Athlete of the Week
A third-year community studies student from Mississauga, Ont., Watson helped lead the Capers to two victories this past week over the StFX X-Men and the Acadia Axemen.
January 22, 2019
Kankue: Growing as a Player
SYDNEY, N.S. — Growing up on Caldwell Avenue on Ottawa’s west side, Eugene Kankue knew he had to find something better to do than hanging out on the streets.
January 21, 2019
CAPERS Win 3rd Straight Game!
Sydney, NS – The CAPERS won their 3rd game in a row, as they took care of the Axemen 82-56 in convincing fashion.
January 20, 2019
Callaghan Taking Advantage of Opportunity
As soon as Sydney native Jason Callaghan knew playing for Cape Breton University was a possibility, the thought of leaving the island didn’t cross his mind.
January 18, 2019