The Lakeland College Rustlers men’s and women’s basketball teams won their Friday night match ups against the SAIT Trojans.
The women kicked off the night coming out of the first quarter with a nine-point lead. A high scoring second quarter brought the Trojans within two points of taking the lead.
A quick and physical game in the third quarter led to plenty of opportunities at the free throw line. The Rustlers made over 66 per cent of their shots from the line while the Trojans sunk just over half theirs.
The game remained close heading into the fourth quarter as the Rustlers maintained a three-point lead. The Trojans managed to tie the game momentarily but the Rustlers ultimately pulled away with the win 70-66.
The men took to the court after the women’s game wrapped up. The Lakeland College Rustlers men’s team came out the gate hot sinking 61 per cent of their shots in the first quarter. The Trojans men’s team brought it within six in the second quarter. The Rustlers managed to hold onto their lead with two slower quarters winning the game 78-68.
Thanks to the wins, the men improved to 6-2 in the season while the women remain undefeated at 8-0.
The teams travel to Lethbridge for games against the Lethbridge Polytechnic tonight.
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