Calgary, AB – The University of Victoria men's basketball team dropped a 90-85 road game to Mount Royal University on Nov. 13. With the loss, the Vikes will fall to 3-2 in Canada West play.
Back-and-forth first-half offence.
- It was a high-scoring first half as the Vikes' high-powered offence appeared to have travelled as they scored 46 points in the opening half. The Cougars were up for the offensive clash as their willingness to play a high-possession game was evident and in their favour. The Cougars led the Vikes by two points as the game hit halftime.
- The Vikes saw their largest lead of the game in the first half as they led by six before it was quickly erased by the Cougars.
Shooting cooled off, and the Cougars capitalized.
- In the second half, the Vikes shooting tapered off, leading to a Mount Royal third-quarter run in which they established a more sizeable lead.
- Shadynn Smid and his game-leading 25 points helped to keep the Vikes within striking distance.
- Victoria made a late-game push, but the Cougars' success at the foul line prevented the comeback from materializing.
The Vikes will return to action in a rematch with Mount Royal on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.
