Ooks ride out comeback attempt to down Vikings

Game Statistics | UAA | NAIT |
---|---|---|
Field Goals | (32-63) | (33-69) |
Field Goal % | 50.8% | 47.8% |
Rebounds | 31 | 33 |
Assists | 10 | 6 |
Turnovers | 21 | 18 |
Pts off Turnovers | 22 | 12 |
2nd Chance Pts | 2 | 11 |
Pts in the Paint | 40 | 24 |
Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
Bench Pts | 40 | 15 |
EDMONTON, Alta. – At times in what was a feisty affair, NAIT was able to hold off a late charge from the Augustana Vikings to come away with a victory on Friday night at home.
Holding a six-point lead after halftime and stretching it to eleven after three, the Vikings came within two with one-minute left to give a scare to the Ooks and its fans.
Led by Sean-Michael Clancey and his 35 points, the Ooks improved to 6-1 at home this season and stretched their win streak to three games.
The two teams are now tied in the standings for points, and the season series at 2-1 for the NAIT Ooks.
Players of the Game
NAIT Ooks – Markus Taylor-Knighten
Augustana Vikings – Austin Brulotte
The Big Picture
NAIT Ooks – 9-6 - Second in the ACAC north division
Augustana Vikings - 9-4 - Third in the ACAC north division
What's Next?
The teams rematch tomorrow, January 18, 2020 at Augustana Gym