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Durham Lords Media Release
Friday, February 06, 2009

Lords get back to their winning ways

Men’s Basketball: Durham defeated La Cite 93-60

Oshawa, Ont. – The Durham College men’s basketball team was able to rebound following a loss earlier in the week, as they defeated the La Cite Coyotes 93-60 on Friday night.

With four three-pointers on the night, Evan Browne (Grass Lake, MI) now has 80 in his career, putting him second all-time in the DC record books. Browne trails teammate Anthony Batchelor (Markham, Ont.), who has 142 in his five years with the green and gold. He is also tenth all-time in Durham College scoring with 584 career points, trailing current assistant coach Matt Markovic by just 15 points.

The Lords led from start to finish against the Coyotes as they cruised to the 33 point win. With a conference record of 13-4, the team has clinched a home playoff match with still three games remaining in the regular season.

Durham will have two home games this week as they take on the Centennial Colts (5-13) on Tuesday, February 10 and the Fleming Knights (14-3) on Friday, February 13. Both game tip-off at 8 p.m. at the CRWC.

GAME RECAP

Final Score:
Durham 93 La Cite 60

Half-Time Score:
Durham 45 La Cite 27

Lords Notables:
Evan Browne – 21 points
Eric Smith – 13 points, 5 rebounds
Nic Brown – 13 points, 3 assists, 2 blocks

La Cite Notables:
Denis Ashley Fleury – 14 points

A QUICK LOOK AT THE LORDS

Conference Record: 13-4
Overall Record: 19-8

Next Home Action:
Tuesday, February 10 vs. Centennial (8 p.m.) – CRWC

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College and UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784 (P)
905.721.3117 (F)

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