Seattle Men’s Basketball Defeats Top Canadian Team in Exhibition
The Redhawks handle the #1 ranked two-year School in
The Seattle University Men’s Basketball team got off to a quick start to jump all over (British , ) 85-49, Saturday afternoon at the .
was led by Michael Knight () who knocked down 5-7 from 3-pointer range for his 15 points. All 13 players who saw action for the Redhawks scored at least three points.
Leigh Swanson (, ) and Ryan Coldren () each chipped in ten points as the only other Redhawks in double figures.
The first half got off to a slow start with neither team shooting the ball particularly well from the floor. managed to take an early lead by forcing several early turnovers before they got it going on the offensive end.
Eight minutes into the half, went into a press that frustrated the Royals. Leading 9-3, went on an 18-0 run to push their lead to 27-3. ’s pressure held to just 1-15 shooting to that point.
Drew Harris () came off the bench to provide a spark by taking to ball strong to the rim on consecutive possessions in transition. His penetration opened up the outside shot as went on to make five threes in the half.
Eleven players scored for in the half as the balanced attack gave a 37-11 lead at the break. held to just 4.3 percent (1-23) shooting in the half and forced 12 turnovers.
In the second half the pace picked up as began to get some shots to fall. However, continued to control play by shooting the basketball well. shot 48.6 percent (17-35) in the half to pull away for the 85-49 victory.
Douglas entered tonight’s game as the #1 ranked two year school in with a 6-0 record in the British Colombia Colleges Athletic Association. They were led by Graeme McCallum and William McNutt with 15 points apiece.
will be back at the next weekend on Saturday, December 15 at 3:00 p.m. to host an exhibition game, this time versus a team of alumni.