Patience pays off for Trojans

CALGARY, ALTA., (Nov. 10, 2018) — It wasn't pretty at times, but the SAIT Trojans men's basketball team finished the weekend as the only undefeated team in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference's (ACAC) South Division.

Saturday's game had a bit of everything, as the Trojans came away with a 97-74 victory over the visiting Lethbridge College Kodiaks to improve to 6-0 on the season.

"I've always said that our run strategy is similar to running the ball in football – as long as you don't get down big, it's just a matter of time before you break out," said Trojans head coach, Marty Birky when asked about his team staying patient. "We have several guys who can make a difference out there, and it's just a matter of time before one of them does."

The guy who made a difference on Saturday was second-year forward Magai Magai (2^nd year, Calgary, Electrical Engineering Technology). He went 10-for-10 from the free throw line en route to an 18-point, seven rebound and five steal performance.

"He was huge for us, and not just stats-wise in rebounds and points. He's a great defender," Birky said. "We were struggling with their ball screen action, but Magai did a good job of keeping their point guard out of the key so he couldn't find his shooters."

Lethbridge College falls to 3-3 on the year.