Box Score On Saturday night in Abbotsford, the UNBC Timberwolves dropped a 92-71 decision to the host UFV Cascades , completing a weekend sweep for the hosts.
Isaiah Bias led the way for the T-Wolves, facilitating the offense with 15 points and 8 assists. Marcus Flores paced the Cascades with a game-high 21 points and 5 rebounds.
The Cascades jumped out to an early lead, but UNBC stayed close in the opening minutes.
Miller Davies was active early, converting a layup off a
Tony Kibonge feed and adding a tip-in.
Justin Sunga also found his rhythm, hitting a jumper and a three-pointer. However, UFV's perimeter shooting, led by Dilveer Randhawa and Flores, helped the hosts build a 24-13 lead after one.
The T-Wolves showed fight in the second quarter. Sunga turned defense into offense with a steal and a layup, and Bias converted a tough three-point play. The highlight of the half came when
Haukur Davidsson threw down a one-handed dunk to energize the bench.
Danilo Gonzalez added a steal and a layup, and
Cairo Wells hit a late three, but UFV's efficient offense kept them ahead 48-35 at the break.
UNBC came out of halftime looking to chip away at the deficit. Bias was the catalyst, scoring layups and setting up teammates, including a 3-pointer from Wells. Davidsson continued his strong night with a steal and a layup, and
Tony Kibonge added a steal and a score late in the frame. Despite the T-Wolves' offensive output, UFV matched them basket for basket to take a 71-57 lead into the fourth.
The Cascades pulled away in the final quarter, led by Dario Lopez and Bennett O'Connor. The Timberwolves continued to battle from deep, getting 3-pointers from Kibonge, Wells, and
Milan Pasquale. Cam Lalli provided a late spark with an "and-one" play, but the gap was too large to overcome as UFV secured the 92-71 win.
The Timberwolves now return to Prince George to prepare for a challenging home stand next weekend. They will host the UVic Vikes at the Northern Sport Centre on Friday and Saturday.