PREVIEW: #1 men’s basketball welcome Lakehead, Brock for home opener

Photo: Emir Atli
Photo: Emir Atli
November 15, 2023

Friday, November 17

  • The Matchup: #1 Ottawa Gee-Gees (3-0) vs. Lakehead Thunderwolves (2-2)
  • Location: Montpetit Hall
  • Tip-off: 8 p.m.
  • Last Meeting: Ottawa 65. Lakehead 69 – Nov. 18, 2022 at Lakehead Athletics Centre

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
  • Brock Newton had a pair of incredible performances over the weekend, contributing 25 points against Windsor, and a 28 point, 11 rebound, double-double against Western.
  • After collecting three wins on the road to start the season, the Gee-Gees are on home court for the first time in the 2023-24 season and are sure to be welcomed by an excited crowd.
  • Last season, the Gee-Gees suffered their first loss of the season to the Thunderwolves. 

LAKEHEAD GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Points (per game): Chris Sagl – 17.5  
    • Assists (per game): Chris Sagl – 5.8  
    • Rebounds (per game): Harold Santacruz – 8.0  
  • Chris Sagl has been a key player for Lakehead early in the season, in last season's match with the Gee-Gees, he came off the bench and contributed six points, three assists, and two rebounds.
  • Lakehead has played a limited schedule so far, only facing TMU and York. The Thunderwolves have four tight games under their belt, splitting with both opponents.

 Saturday, November 18

  • The Matchup: #1 Ottawa Gee-Gees (3-0) vs. Brock Badgers (3-0)
  • Location: Montpetit Hall
  • Tip-off: 8 p.m.
  • Last Meeting: Ottawa 82, Brock 70 – Dec. 4, 2022 at Bob Davis Gymnasium

BROCK NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Points (per game): Jevon Brown – 13.3
    • Assists (per game): Jordan Nelson – 4.7    
    • Rebounds (per game): Justin Tchuente – 11.0   
  • The Badgers are undefeated so far, going 3-0 against Toronto competition. Defeating Toronto, York, and TMU, Brock has set themselves up well in the OUA West after three games.
  • Brock's single away game was a 81-68 win against TMU.