MBB | Kodiaks men win against the Briercrest Clippers

January 19, 2024:Men's Kodiaks win their first home game of the 2024 year

The first quarter kicked off with the Clippers taking an early lead, but the Kodiaks quickly caught up, breaking a 12-point lead in the first half of the quarter. Draydon Walburger's impressive 6 points for the Kodiaks set the tone, and they finished the quarter with a 29-19 lead.

The second quarter saw a determined effort from the Clippers, as they caught up with the Kodiaks. Despite the Clippers' pressure, the Kodiaks called a timeout to regroup and managed to maintain their lead. Zachary Martens contributed 8 points for the Clippers, while Brendon Redford scored 9 points for the Kodiaks. The quarter concluded with the Kodiaks still ahead at 51-47.

The Kodiaks continued to dominate in the third quarter, maintaining their lead as the Clippers tried to close the gap. Declan Peterson's 9 points for the Kodiaks helped secure a 77-61 lead by the end of the quarter, with Zachary Martens contributing 4 points for the Clippers.

Heading into the final quarter, the Kodiaks kept their lead and even widened the gap to 13 points. Both teams pushed hard in the closing minutes, but the Kodiaks held on to secure the victory. Jude Shepherd-Hills put in a solid effort for the Clippers with 6 overall points and 10 rebounds, while Filip Karanovic led the Kodiaks with 14 overall points. The game concluded with a final score of 94-84 in favor of the Kodiaks, capping off a thrilling and well-fought contest.

Players of the Games|

Clippers |#21 Zach Martens 

Kodiaks |#13 Brendon Redford