varsity news

Durham Lords Media Release
Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Lords Open Up Men’s Basketball Season with a “W”

Men’s Basketball: Durham defeated Tyndale College 94-63

Oshawa, Ont. - The Durham Lords men’s basketball team opened up their 2008-09 season with a win on home court Tuesday night as they defeated Tyndale College 94-63 in exhibition action.

Durham dominated the game right from the start as they took a 43-26 lead into halftime. The Lords continued to apply the pressure in the second half as they would cruise to the 31 point victory.

Head coach Desmond Rowley had a chance to look at his entire team as eleven Durham players made the scoresheet. Leading the way for Durham was Dave Parks with 15 points on the night, while Nicholar Brown scored 13 points in the match, including eight in the second half. Veteran Evan Browne and freshman Eric Smith also had impressive outings netting 12 points apiece.

The Lords will continue their exhibition schedule as they travel to Sheridan on Tuesday, October 7. The Lords much anticipated home opener will take place on Tuesday, October 21 against the Loyalist Lancers. Tip-off for the men’s game is at 8 p.m.

GAME RECAP:

Final Score:
Durham 94 Tyndale 63

Half Time Score:
Durham 43 Tyndale 26

Durham Leading Scorers
Dave Parks - 15 points
Nicholar Brown - 13 points
Evan Browne – 12 points
Eric Smith - 12 points

Tyndale Leading Scorers
Perry Dawe – 19 points
Wes Mallory – 18 points

A QUICK LOOK AT THE LORDS
Conference Record: 0-0
Overall Record: 1-0

Next Action:
Tuesday, October 7. @ Sheridan College (8 p.m.) * Exhibition Game

Next Home Action:
2008-09 HOME OPENER
Tuesday, October 21 vs. Loyalist College (8 p.m.) - CRWC

Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College and UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784
scott.dennis@dc-uoit.ca

www.durhamlords.com - www.uoitridgebacks.com

Proud Host of the 2009 OCAA Volleyball Championships
February 27-28, 2009