No horsing around

By Thomas Jolicoeur

joli0035@algonquincollege.com

The Centennial Colts galloped into Algonquin Friday night, but when they left they were ready for the glue factory as the Thunder emerged victorious in men’s basketball play 99-74.

The game marked the Thunder’s fifth straight win in league play to open the season, keeping them atop the OCAA standings.

The game itself was never really in doubt as the Thunder opened the lead up to double digits early in the first half and never let the lead slip to less than 10 points the rest of the way.

Charly Spurr, team’s leading scorer, led the way once again with 29 points, highlighted by his long-range shooting as he connected five times from beyond the arc.

Spurr’s performance was not a solo effort, however, as three other Algonquin players finished in double digits in scoring with nine players finding their way onto the score sheet overall.

Thunder assistant coach Jim Langis attributed the win to the team’s unselfish play which he said leads to “good open shots that good players are supposed to hit.” He went on to say that the Algonquin players all proved during the game that they were able of playing at that level.

The Thunder also out-rebounded the Colts, which led to increased time of possession and many second-chance baskets in the offensive end.

The team’s unselfish play and a seemingly endless array of wide open shots was a welcome sight to the raucous Algonquin crowd who showed up in strong numbers to support their Thunder.

On the other hand, the Colts’ head coach, Chris Smalling, was not as enthusiastic about the game.  He said that Centennial’s biggest problem was that they have not had a chance to recruit players yet, as he has only been the head coach since October, and as a result the program is “behind the 8-ball.”