Huskies defeat Rustlers 69-60

The Keyano Huskies defeated the Lakeland Rustlers 69-60 Friday night in Lloydminster.  The Rustlers came out shooting and knocked down back to back three-pointers to open up a quick 6-0 lead.  The Huskies responded and took the lead 8-7.  The two teams would go back and forth for the rest of the quarter, before the Huskies took a 12-11 lead after the first.  The Huskies took control in the second quarter, knocking down jump shots and outrebounding the Rustlers.  Halfway through the quarter, the Huskies had built a 6 point lead, which they increased to 9 with three minutes to go in the half.  The Rustlers continued to shoot jumpers that weren't falling and found themselves down 35-25 at the half.  The Huskies opened up a 14 point lead to start the third quarter and increased it to 18 with six minutes to go.  The Rustlers continued to shoot and miss jump shots and the Huskies led 56-40 after three.  The two teams would start the fourth quarter trading baskets before the Rustlers were able to cut the lead to 9.  The Rustlers were able to cut the Huskies lead to 7, but could not get any closer, dropping the game 69-60.  Player of the Game for the Rustlers was #4, Kellsey Sinnett.  Player of the Game for the Huskies was #23, Moiyan Toure.