MBB | The Kodiaks Sweep the Broncos
Feb. 15, 2020 - The Lethbridge College Kodiaks hosted the Olds College Broncos at the Val Matteotti gym on a sunny afternoon as the Kodiaks prepare for playoffs.
The Olds Broncos looked to bounce back from a tough loss against the Kodiaks the night before. The Broncos started the game strong offensively with baskets from Landon Parrington and John Kaweesi. However, it did not take long for the Kodiaks to show what they are made of. The Kodiaks took advantage of the breakaway as Brock Dewsbery and Jaxon Davison contributed steals and points of their own.
The Kodiaks went on a 5-0 run with a minute remaining in the quarter. Timothy McMahon capitalized a huge three pointer to give the Kodiaks a 22-10 lead. The Broncos stumbled on the offensive as they could not get the ball to fall in the hoop. The Kodiaks took advantage and closed out the quarter with a 23-13 lead.
The Kodiaks picked up where they left off with a 7-0 run to start the second quarter. Dewsbery and Bohne kept the offense going for Lethbridge. Olds struggled on the offensive end only putting up four points in the first six minutes of the second quarter. The Kodiaks run up the score and led by 19 points which led the starting line up to sit down and give the younger players a chance.
Lethbridge made some tweaks to their lineup that led into the Broncos cutting down the lead, The Kodiaks kept their composure and led at the halftime 43-30. The third quarter was about the same with Lethbridge leading the charge. The Broncos fought off some steam but Lethbridge remained stronger in the offensive side. The score was 69-54 at the end of the third quarter.
The last quarter was intended for keeping composure for the Kodiaks. The Broncos kept their momentum and played more aggressively than before. Both Kodiaks and Broncos were basket for basket as it was more of a defensive quarter. The Kodiaks remained stronger in the offensive side as they kept up their lead and prevented any sort of comeback from the Broncos. The Kodiaks would take the contest 89-73.
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks took the weekend series against the Olds Broncos. Chris Thomson of Lethbridge finished with 17 points and 8 rebounds; Brock Dewsbery had a good game with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Landon Parrington of the Olds finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds.
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks will look to prepare and finish a strong regular season as they visit the Briercrest Clippers in a two-match series.
Players of the game:
Broncos: #11 Andes Eklund
Kodiaks: #14 Dyson Surmik