Scheduled Game: @British Columbia*

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Game Recap

Men's Basketball (Canada West)
Thursday, October 25, 2007
TWU Spartans (77) at the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds (104)

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VANCOUVER - The Trinity Western University men's basketball team fell to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 104-77 to open the Canada West season Thursday night at UBC's War Memorial Gym.

The Spartans, who were playing with only two posts because of injury, ran into foul trouble up front and as a result the Thunderbirds were able to take advantage of the undersized Spartans. "It is not an ideal situation when you have to play the down the stretch with one of your point guards in the centre position," said TWU Head Coach Stan Peters.

Trinity Western (0-1) came out strong to start the game. The visitors from Langley, B.C. quickly jumped out to a 12-2 lead just over two minutes into the contest. But as the quarter progressed UBC (1-0) was able to cut the lead to one point, 30-29, at the half time break. "We had a great start in the first quarter," said Peters. "The kids were focused and playing hard, but we ran into foul trouble with a limited bench, which allowed UBC to get back into it."

The third quarter was close until the final two minutes when UBC was able to go on a 7-3 run to take a four point lead, 53-49, into the final quarter.

With five minutes remaining the game was still up for the taking as UBC held on to a seven point lead, 63-57. But it was as close as the Spartans would get as UBC took advantage of the Spartans inside to claim the 104-77 win. "We had to finish with Luke playing the five after [Joe] Vroom (3rd year, forward, Abbotsford, B.C.) was slightly injured and [Jason] Keegstra (3rd year, forward, Vernon, B.C.) fouled out," said Peters. "But we had a great effort tonight and I'm really and happy with what we did with a limited bench tonight. We just didn't have enough bodies."

Luke Robinson (5th year, guard, Ahousat, B.C.) with 25 points and six rebounds led the Spartans, while Matt Rachar with 27 points and Chris Dyck with 21 points led the Thunderbirds.

Next up for the Spartans is the University of Victoria on Saturday, October 27. Game time at UVIC's McKinnon Gym is set for 8 p.m.

Game Notes: Both teams were exceptional from the field in the first half. UBC shot 64.7% (22-34), while TWU shot 50% (18-36)...UBC finished shooting 58% (41-70) from the field, 41.7% (5-12) from the three point line and 48% (17-35) from the foul line, while TWU shot 36% (25-69), 48% (13-27) and 93% (14-15) respectively...The Thunderbirds out rebounded the Spartans 50-32...TWU had 28 turnovers to UBC's 23...

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