LONDON, Ont. - The defensive and offensive excellence of Andrew Wedemire helped the Mustangs defeat the Guelph Gryphons 74-60. Wedemire ended the game with 27 points and 12 rebounds.
It was a strong offensive and defensive start for the Mustangs, as Western took the early 18-12 lead. Wedermire’s four rebounds led the Mustang defense, while Brett Lawrence contributed three. Wedemire also led the early offensive drive with six points including a monstrous dunk set-up by Ryan Barbeau, who contributed four points to the first quarter.
Defense continued to reign strong for Western throughout the second quarter, as they captured another seven defensive rebounds and held Guelph to an additional six points. Offensively, Lawrence contributed six more points to the Mustang lead, while Wedemire showed his strength as he battled through heavy Gryphon defense to capitalize on key scoring opportunities. Marcus Barnett threw two-for-two at the free-throw line and aided the Mustang defensive with two steals in the second. Western had a 36-18 lead at half.
After the half, Guelph came out with a quick seven points to inch closer to the Mustang lead while maintaining control of the ball for the majority of the first half of the quarter. Wedemire was effective at the foul line as he shot four-for-four in the third. Barbeau played tight defense enabling two steals and forcing pressure on the Gryphons, but Guelph continued to tighten Western’s lead as the Gryphons outscored the Mustangs 19-12. The Mustangs held onto the 48-37 lead as they headed into the final quarter.
Quinn Henderson got on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter, draining a long three ball and did the same with just over two minutes remaining in the game. Despite the ongoing offensive excellence by Gryphon Michael Petrella, who ended the game with 32 points, a series of fouls and steals against the Gryphons allowed Wedemire, Barbeau, and the Mustangs to continually extend their lead. Guelph’s defense could not contain Wedemire as he had 11 in the fourth, 27 in total, as Western defeated the Gryphons.
“When we play Guelph it is always a touch and grab, grind it out game, but we expected that,” said Wedemire on the win against Guelph. “We’re starting to come together and live up to our reputation.”
The Mustangs will travel to Hamilton on Feb.9 to take on the McMaster Marauders
It was a strong offensive and defensive start for the Mustangs, as Western took the early 18-12 lead. Wedermire’s four rebounds led the Mustang defense, while Brett Lawrence contributed three. Wedemire also led the early offensive drive with six points including a monstrous dunk set-up by Ryan Barbeau, who contributed four points to the first quarter.
Defense continued to reign strong for Western throughout the second quarter, as they captured another seven defensive rebounds and held Guelph to an additional six points. Offensively, Lawrence contributed six more points to the Mustang lead, while Wedemire showed his strength as he battled through heavy Gryphon defense to capitalize on key scoring opportunities. Marcus Barnett threw two-for-two at the free-throw line and aided the Mustang defensive with two steals in the second. Western had a 36-18 lead at half.
After the half, Guelph came out with a quick seven points to inch closer to the Mustang lead while maintaining control of the ball for the majority of the first half of the quarter. Wedemire was effective at the foul line as he shot four-for-four in the third. Barbeau played tight defense enabling two steals and forcing pressure on the Gryphons, but Guelph continued to tighten Western’s lead as the Gryphons outscored the Mustangs 19-12. The Mustangs held onto the 48-37 lead as they headed into the final quarter.
Quinn Henderson got on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter, draining a long three ball and did the same with just over two minutes remaining in the game. Despite the ongoing offensive excellence by Gryphon Michael Petrella, who ended the game with 32 points, a series of fouls and steals against the Gryphons allowed Wedemire, Barbeau, and the Mustangs to continually extend their lead. Guelph’s defense could not contain Wedemire as he had 11 in the fourth, 27 in total, as Western defeated the Gryphons.
“When we play Guelph it is always a touch and grab, grind it out game, but we expected that,” said Wedemire on the win against Guelph. “We’re starting to come together and live up to our reputation.”
The Mustangs will travel to Hamilton on Feb.9 to take on the McMaster Marauders
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