Posted: Feb 17, 2024
Rustlers win, clinch second in ACAC North
Game Leaders
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | OC | LAKE |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (28-83) | (44-97) |
| Field Goal % | 33.7% | 45.4% |
| Rebounds | 30 | 58 |
| Assists | 23 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 14 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 11 | 16 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 5 | 25 |
| Pts in the Paint | 34 | 58 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 24 | 22 |
Lakeland had already secured a playoff appearance, but put ona show in their regualr season finale.
The Rustlers hosted the Olds Broncos on Saturday, a team already eliminated from the South Division playoff. Lakeland laready had second locked up after a win Friday and a Wolves loss Saturday.
The first half was an uneven affair, with the Rustlers twice gaining a large lead, only to see it dwindle, with the score 49-47 at the half. However, the second half was a different tale, with the entire roster contirbuting to a 108-77 victory.
Samson Okwera was Player of the Game. Lakeland will now host NWP in the North Division Quarterfinals this weekend.