SASKATOON, Sask. –
Ramogi Nyagudi posted a game-high 26 points and 14 rebounds as the Manitoba Bisons earned an 86-80 victory over the Saskatchewan Huskies in Canada West men's basketball action Friday afternoon at the PAC.
The Bisons improved to 2-1 on the season, while Saskatchewan fell to 1-2.
Taven Vigilance added 21 points, five rebounds and two steals for Manitoba, while
Jonam Kazadi scored 14 points on 7-of-11 shooting.
Samuel Desrochers contributed 13 points, seven assists and six rebounds in the win.
The teams were tied 17-17 after the opening quarter before Manitoba gained separation in the second. The Bisons outscored the Huskies 21-16 in the frame to take a 38-33 lead into halftime.
Manitoba took command in the third quarter, shooting 11-for-14 from the field and outscoring Saskatchewan 27-16. A three-pointer from Nyagudi stretched the Bisons' advantage to 58-40 with 3:26 remaining in the quarter as the visitors built an 18-point lead. Manitoba entered the fourth quarter ahead 65-49.
The Huskies mounted a comeback in the final 10 minutes, scoring 31 points and cutting the deficit to three in the closing seconds. Manitoba sealed the result at the free-throw line, however, with Desrochers and Nyagudi combining to sink four free throws in the final five seconds.
The Bisons held a 39-32 advantage on the glass and committed just nine turnovers. Manitoba also received strong interior production, with Nyagudi and Kazadi combining for 40 points and 21 rebounds.
For Saskatchewan, Easton Thimm recorded 19 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists, while Jalen Glenn added 19 points and Dylan Miller scored 12.
The teams conclude their weekend series Saturday in Saskatoon. You can catch the action on
Canada West TV at 8:00 PM.
