PREVIEW: Gee-Gees debut #1 in the nation, on the road against Windsor and Western

Photo: Greg Mason
Photo: Greg Mason
November 8, 2023

Friday, November 10

  • The Matchup: #1 Ottawa Gee-Gees (1-0) vs. Windsor Lancers (0-2)
  • Location: Toldo Lancer Centre
  • Tip-off: 8 p.m.
  • Last Meeting: Ottawa 79, Windsor 74 (OUA Semifinal) – March 1, 2023 at Montpetit Hall

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
  • The Gee-Gees were led by a huge 18-point effort by Dragan Stajic, who went the entire first half against Guelph without missing a shot. 
  • In their opening game against Guelph, Ottawa was dominant on transition, earning 22 points off of turnovers.

WINDSOR GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Points (per game): Xavier Ochu – 20 
    • Assists (per game): Ziphion Grant – 3.5 
    • Rebounds (per game): Xavier Ochu – 9 
  • The Lancers were unable to secure a win in their first two showing of the regular season. After dropping a close one at Western, Windsor was taken down by Laurier on home court. 
  • Xavier Ochu is leading the way for the Lancers, recording the most points, rebounds, and steals after two games. 

 Saturday, November 11

  • The Matchup: #1 Ottawa Gee-Gees (1-0) vs. Western Mustangs (3-0)
  • Location: Alumni Hall
  • Tip-off: 8 p.m.
  • Last Meeting: Ottawa 98, Western 78 – Nov. 25, 2022 at Montpetit Hall 

WESTERN GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Points (per game): Jerric Palma – 19  
    • Assists (per game): Tyson Dunn – 9   
    • Rebounds (per game): Tyson Dunn – 7.3  
  • Three games into the regular season, the Mustangs have yet to truly be tested outside their 87-81 win over Windsor. With a double header against Algoma, Western locked in a pair of blowouts