Men's Basketball Overpower La Cite in Emotional Home Win
BARRIE, ON -- The Georgian Grizzlies delivered a commanding performance on their home court Friday night, securing a 101-86 victory over La Cité. Before tip-off, the team and crowd observed a moment of silence to honor former Lead Assistant Coach Allan Cox, who recently passed away, a tribute that set a reflective yet determined tone for the night. After a competitive first half, the Grizzlies pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring their opponents 32-24 and maintaining control for the remainder of the game. Kevonte Anderson (Toronto, ON) was a force on both ends, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists while shooting an efficient 6-of-7 from the field. Uzziah Glasgow (Vaughan, ON) added 20 points, attacking the rim and providing a steady offensive presence throughout the night.
Georgian spread the scoring load, with Alberto Lopez (Dominican Republic) contributing 13 points and seven rebounds, while Zere Christie (Cookstown, ON) and Jason Sache (Kanata, ON) provided key minutes off the bench, combining for 17 points. The Grizzlies moved the ball well, racking up 24 assists as a team, and took advantage of second-chance opportunities with 15 offensive rebounds. Their defense was just as sharp, forcing 18 La Cité turnovers and converting those into transition points.
Despite La Cité's ability to shoot efficiently from beyond the arc, hitting 12 three-pointers at a 52.2% clip, the Grizzlies' depth and pace proved too much to handle. Georgian's ability to control the boards and capitalize on defensive stops allowed them to dictate the tempo in the second half. The victory adds another crucial win to their record as they continue to build momentum in conference play.
