Panthers Push Late in Back-to-Back
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Redeemer (3-12, 3-12) | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 84 |
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Canadore (0-13, 0-13) | 16 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 75 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Canadore (0-14, 0-14) | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 93 |
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Niagara (7-8, 7-8) | 29 | 31 | 24 | 14 | 98 |
North Bay, ON — The Canadore Panthers men's basketball team battled through a two-game set, dropping a hard-fought 84–75 decision to Redeemer at home on Saturday before coming up just short 98–93 at Niagara on Sunday. The Panthers showed notable strides offensively on Sunday—shooting 48.3% from the floor and 75.7% at the line—while controlling the glass.
Saturday, Jan. 31 — Redeemer 84, Canadore 75 (Home)
Canadore traded punches early but couldn't overcome a cold night from deep (2-for-30, 6.7%). Redeemer rode a 35-point outing from Parker Davis and converted at the stripe (21-for-26, 80.8%) to close it out.
Panthers Leaders
- Royal Egbonkhan: 17 points (7–10 FG), 3 rebounds
- Woodli Cime: 16 points, 5 rebounds
- Jonathan Tshienda: 13 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block
- Favour Okonkwo: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
- Zuriel Mhlongo: 11 points, 5 rebounds
Team Notes: Canadore finished 30–83 FG (36.1%), 13–25 FT (52.0%), with 37 rebounds and 15 assists.
Sunday, Feb. 1 — Niagara 98, Canadore 93 (Away)
The Panthers responded with one of their most efficient offensive efforts of the season, scoring 93 points on 48.3% shooting and 28-for-37 at the line. Canadore also won the glass 42–34, but Niagara's perimeter punch (14 made threes) proved decisive despite a 25–14 Canadore surge in the fourth.
Panthers Leaders
- Royal Egbonkhan: 19 points (6–10 FG, 7–9 FT), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
- Jonathan Tshienda: 19 points (12–15 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 block
- Kejon White: 16 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists
- Favour Okonkwo: 13 points (3–7 3PT)
- Levi Coombs: 13 points (2–5 3PT), 4 rebounds
Team Notes: 29–60 FG (48.3%), 7–22 3PT (31.8%), 28–37 FT (75.7%), 42 rebounds (10 offensive).
Weekend Takeaways
- Paint & Boards: Canadore totaled 79 rebounds across the two games and out-rebounded Niagara 42–34.
- Offensive Uptick: The Panthers improved from 36.1% FG Saturday to 48.3% FG Sunday and raised FT% from 52.0% to 75.7%.
- Areas to Clean Up: Turnovers (18 vs. Redeemer; 21 at Niagara) and opponent threes (Niagara 14 made) were pivotal stretches.
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