Men's Basketball Late Rally Falls Short Against Durham

Oshawa, ON -- In a closely contested matchup, the Georgian Grizzlies fell to the Durham Lords with a final score of 89-78. The game showcased the Grizzlies' fighting spirit, particularly in the second half, despite struggling to find their rhythm early on. They trailed 28-14 after the first quarter and, while they narrowed the gap slightly by halftime, they entered the break down 42-28.

The second half saw the Grizzlies come alive, especially in the third quarter, where they scored 27 points compared to Durham's 26. Leading the charge was Jason Sache (Kanata, ON), who had a remarkable performance, scoring 24 points on perfect shooting off the bench (10-10 from the field). Uzziah Glasgow (Vaughan, ON) and Sean Marseille (Paris, FR) also contributed significantly with 15 points and 6 rebounds and 9 points, 11 rebounds for Marseille. As the fourth quarter unfolded, Georgian continued to fight, outscoring Durham 23-21, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the earlier deficit. Trey Wilson (Barrie, ON) added 10 points and was active on the boards with 5 rebounds.

Despite the loss, the Grizzlies demonstrated resilience and potential, particularly with their strong performance in the second half. The team finished with an overall shooting percentage of 41.7%, including an impressive 76.5% from the free-throw line. Looking ahead, Georgian will focus on refining their strategies and improving their starts to the game, aiming to turn the momentum in their favor as they advance through the season.