NWP Wolves host Lethbridge Kodiaks
NWP Wolves host Lethbridge Kodiaks for one Saturday evening game. First quarter and with a 3 point shot from Kodiaks #11 Drayden Walburger, Lethbridge takes an early lead 12-7. NWP's #8 Chris Liwanag makes it look easy with 2 points for the Wolves. Three point shot from #7 Filip Karanovic and the Wolves call a time out. Score is 20-13 for Lethbridge. First quarter ends score 24-16 for the Kodiaks
Second quarter and the Kodiaks keep the pressure on the Wolves. NWPs #6 John Sasi with tremendous offensive pressure. Game is point for point and the Kodiaks call a time out. 3 point shot from #3's Tony Kibonge. NWP's #8 Chis Liwanag with a nice basket for the Wolves. Kodiaks #12 Rhett Lewis with a 3 point shot and the Wolves call a time out. Score 43-29 for Lethbridge. At the buzzer Kodiaks lead 43-31.
Half way through the 3rd set the Kodiaks lead by 9 points, score 49-40. Kodiaks keep the pressure on and lead the Wolves 57-44 as NWP calls a time out. Despite some memorable plays and pressure from the Wolves, they remain behind the Kodiaks by 10 points. Score 59-49 for Lethbridge
Fourth quarter and the Wolves make back to back triples to put the pressure on the Kodiaks. NWP's #7 Daniel Zanbergen gets the basket and Kodiaks call a time out. Kodiaks #12 Rhett Lewis gets 2 more for Lethbridge. Time out is called by NWP after a 3 point shot from the Kodiaks. Back to back baskets from #3 Tony Kibonge, Wolves still stiving to gain the lead. #8 Chris Liwanag with another critical basket for the Wolves. Another 3 point shot for NWP's #8 Liwanag and with that Lethbridge calls a time out, 1:05 left in this game, Lethbridge is in the lead 76-73. NWP's #20 Manny Iloka gets the basket and the Wolves are behind by 1 point. Wolves call a time out after a free throw for Lethbridge. Kodiaks are ahead by 2, score 77-75. 11.6 seconds left and #20 Manny Iloka gets the 3 point shot and the crowd looses it. Wolves ahead by 1, 78-77. NWP gets the foul shots and a Technical is called on Lethbridge during the free throws. NWP's #20 Manny Iloka gets the basket and takes the game 80-77, the home crowd goes insane after this comeback from NWP.
POG for NWP #20 Manny Iloka
POG for LETH #7 Filip Karanovic