Voyageurs impress late against queens gaels

Date and Time :     8 February, 2013 — 20:00 pm

Game Recap:

TORONTO, ON – Coming off a tough defeat at the hands of the Ryerson Rams, the Laurentian Voyageurs looked to rebound against the Queens Gaels. With many playoff implications at stake, the Voyageurs stepped up, and defeated the Gaels by a score of 95-86.

The first period saw effective shooting from both teams, with a diverse range of shooters scoring for both teams. This back and forth play saw the game remain close, with neither team gaining a stranglehold on the game. Josh Budd led the way in the early stages for Laurentian, leading the team with his shooting and ball distribution. At the end of the first, the Voyageurs held a slim 24-23 lead. The Gaels started the second quarter with an intense flair, quickly jumping out to a lead. The Gaels offense was helped by some sloppy defensive play from Laurentian, and entered the half time break with a 42-38 lead.

However, the third quarter saw a rejuvenated Voyageurs side hit the court and dominate the Gaels. The points were coming from all angles, with Josh Budd, Manny Pasquale, and Alex Ratte all going for over 20 points. Pasquale led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds but it was the all-round performance of the Voyageur team that should take credit for an excellent third quarter. The Gaels had no answer for the offensive displayed, especially the Voyageurs efficiency from the 3-point range. Entering the final quarter, the Voyageurs held a 70-61 lead. The side played hard in the final quarter, but the Voyageurs offense was too strong, making the Gaels task next to impossible. When the final whistle blew, the Laurentian emerged as the victors by a score of 95-86.

The Voyageurs now head into their final two games with a record of 10-8, and now take on the York Lions to close out the season. All are encouraged to support your Laurentian Voyageurs in their final home game of the regular season on February 15^th at 8:00pm.

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Laurentian University's Department of Athletics is home to 15 varsity sports teams. The Voyageurs and Lady Vees decorated history of pride and tradition includes 61 provincial championships as well as 9 national championships in 50 years of competition.