Winnipeg downs Manitoba 93-67
In men's basketball on Friday, October 30 in Winnipeg, MB, Winnipeg came away with a 93-67 win over Manitoba in a Canada West conference game. The final margin was 26 points, with 160 combined points on the board.
Elijah Mensah set the pace for Winnipeg with 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting, plus 11 rebounds. Alberto Gordo chipped in 18 and Kato Jaro had 16. Four Winnipeg players scored in double figures. Manitoba's leading scorer was Taven Vigilance, with 11 points on 4-of-11 shooting. Brandt Lenz scored 11 and Ramogi Nyagudi added 10.
Four Manitoba players reached double figures. Winnipeg shot 51.5% from the field (34-66) and made 7 of 29 three-pointers; Manitoba shot 38.5% (25-65) and went 9-for-25 from beyond the arc. At the line, Winnipeg made 18 of 24 free throws and Manitoba made 8 of 12.
Winnipeg recorded 22 assists to 14 for Manitoba. Winnipeg controlled the glass, outrebounding Manitoba 38-29. Elijah Mensah of Winnipeg was the game's top rebounder with 11.
Kato Jaro of Winnipeg dished out a game-high 9 assists. Winnipeg committed 6 turnovers and Manitoba committed 11. Winnipeg finished with 6 steals to 1 for Manitoba.
Winnipeg next plays MacEwan on Friday, Nov. 6; Manitoba next plays Saskatchewan on Friday, Nov. 6.
