SENECA 98, CANADORE 93 (OT)

NORTH BAY, Ont. - The Canadore men's basketball team opened up their OCAA season with a 98-93 overtime loss to the Seneca Sting (Toronto).

Seneca came out shooting and jumped out to an early 28-18 lead after the first quarter.

Second-year guard Jake Rae (Scarborough, Ont.) hit back-to-back three pointers and the Panthers out ran the Sting to take a 45-41 lead into the half.

Seneca battled back to regain the lead after three quarters 68-66.

With time ticking down in the fourth quarter, both teams had their opportunities but neither would capitalize.

The game headed into overtime where eventually the Sting would win 98-93.

Tarez Hepburn (Freeport, Bahamas) led the way with 23 points, while Wil Konybai (Calgary) added 21 points.

Canadore head coach Stacy Gallagher emphasized the importance of playing error-free basketball.

"We fought hard and battled back after being down by a lot to take the lead," said Gallagher. "Mistakes and turnovers are costly and we made a lot them; especially at the end of the game when we fought hard to get back in it and take the lead."

The Panthers are in action next Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. against St Lawrence College at the Education Centre Gymnasium.

Source: Canadore College