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Lions shade Kings at Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

Lions shade Kings at Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

Red Deer, AB The RDC Kings held a ten point lead at half and despite a 32 performance from Spencer Klassen, the Lions crawled back into the game and edged the Kings 78-75 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. 

After a 23-13 Kings' lead at the end of the first quarter, back-to-back three-pointers from Spencer Klassen and a bucket from Anthony Harper helped RDC maintain that margin at the half. (43-33). 

The Lions' offence started to kick into another gear in the second half, scoring 45 points. The Kings responded with 32 and Ambrose University picked up a 78-75 road win. 

Spencer Klassen was named the Kings Player-of-the-Game, totaling 32 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block. Josh Daniel received the award for the Lions, stacking up 24 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. 

Anthony Harper recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Kings. Isaac Gray added 21 points for the Lions.

On Saturday, November 24, the Red Deer College Kings (4-3) will take on the Kodiaks (4-3) in Lethbridge at 8:00 p.m.