Mustangs fall to Waterloo despite Barnett's hot shooting

Marcus Barnett

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WATERLOO, Ont. - The Western Mustangs could not overcome a slow start and lost 93-72 to the Waterloo Warriors on Saturday afternoon.

Marcus Barnett was 5-of-6 from three-point range for 18 points and seven rebounds. Peter Scholtes had 13 points for the Mustangs.

Western could not get in the offensive flow to start the game and found themselves behind 23-7 after the first quarter. They faced a 44-29 deficit at halftime. 

Waterloo came out strong in the third quarter to put the game away, outscoring the Mustangs 30-18 to hold a 74- 47 lead heading into the final frame. Western cut into the lead in the fourth but ultimately fell 93-72.

The Mustangs will look to rebound from this loss as they head home to host the Brock Badgers on Wed. Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall.

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Wedemire, Barbeau outlast No. 10 Laurier 82-79

Mustang Peter Scholtes 

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LONDON, Ont. - The Western Mustangs upset the No. 10 ranked Laurier Golden Hawks 82-79 at Alumni Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 26.

Andrew Wedemire powered the Mustangs' attack with 24 points and five rebounds. Ryan Barbeau had 19 points, five assists and three steals. Rookie Peter Scholtes had 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting.

The Mustangs improve to 7-8 on the season and Laurier drops to 10-5 on the year. 

The Mustangs got off to a great start, hitting their open looks and forcing Laurier to take tough ones. They held Laurier to just 10 points in the quarter to lead 20-10 after one.

Laurier was the team with the stingy defence in the second quarter outscoring the Mustangs 16-12. A strong drive to the hoop with 3.2 seconds remaining in the half by Ryan Barbeau gave the Mustangs a 32-26 halftime lead.

The Golden Hawks took a 48-45 lead with 3:10 remaining in the third after a steal by Laurier, a dunk and then a transition three-pointer. Following the timeout the Mustangs went on a 9-0 run and held a 58-53 lead at the end of three quarters.

Laurier was able to get in the line in the fourth quarter and cut the lead to 72-71 with 3:33 left. A reverse layup by Wedemire extended the Mustangs' lead to 80-76 with 1:05 remaining. 

Laurier's Matthew Buckley was fouled with 1.3 seconds left on his three-point attempt and hit the first one, missed the second, and while trying to miss, hit the third shot to make it 80-79 with 1.3 seconds left. 

Barbeau was sent to the line with 0.8 left and hit both to make it a three-point game and Laurier had one last chance to tie. Laurier's Patrick Donnelly had a good look at the end of the game but it was short and Western held on to win 82-79.

The Western Mustangs head on the road this weekend to take on the Waterloo Warriors at 3 p.m. on Jan. 29.

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Matt Curtis blog entry #4

This is the fourth installment of former Mustang great Matt Curtis reporting on is experience playing Professional basketball in Germany for TV Werne

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Whats up Mustang Nation,

Its a rainy Saturday morning (typical) and Im just hanging out checking up on my NBA highlights and sporting news from the previous days action. Its been a while since Ive written one of these so I figured Id stop being lazy and git r done. I’ve watched a couple games now online. The afternoon ones are lovely because I don’t have to stay up until 2 am to watch. Guelph game was a little shaky until the last couple minutes. Its really tough, trying to battle through injuries, not having enough bodies at practice and only playing 5 on 5 when you play games. Was really proud of the way the team played against Windsor, always battling and not backing down, especially without Adam and G$ in the lineup. A teams true character is revealed when things aren’t going well, everyone is always happy when you are winning. Stay Mentally tough and things will turn around.

As for our team, we have shaken up personnel, once again. Mitar, our Serbian shooting guard, decided to go back to Serbia after Christmas and is playing at home in the countries first league for more money. So our team decided to bring back a player from last year. Crowd favourite and is very athletic. Nice guy to have on your team. We have won 2 straight now and have all but secured our spot in the league for next year, which was the goal on the team this year. We are in the 1/4s on the Pokal (cup) and if we win on Wednesday, it will be the furthest the club has ever gone in this tournament.

I had an awesome and refreshing break back in Canada (once we got there). It was nice to see friends and family. And was especially awesome to eat some of the foods I miss so dearly. Jack Astors buffalo chicken strips, Harveys, Dill pickle chips...the list goes on and on. Great times as per usual in London. Great to be back in the two places where I do my best work, Alumni Hall and the Ceeps.

Good Luck today vs Laurier. Lock up on D, and everything else will fall into place. Play well and will be in touch soon.

Frieden Aus

MC

Wedemire's 29 points not enough as Western falls to Laurier 75-67

Report by Adele Gatto - Mustangs Athletics

LONDON, Ont. - Andrew Wedemire scored 29 points, but it was not enough as the Laurier Golden Hawks defeated the Western Mustangs 75-67 on Jan.22 at Wilfred Laurier Athletic Complex. 

The Mustangs and Golden Hawks spent the majority of the first quarter tied or within two, but a series of missed scoring opportunities and multiple Mustangs turnovers resulted in Laurier taking the early 28-16 lead. 

Through the second quarter Western struggled offensively and defensively as Wedemire missed four of his six scoring opportunities in the quarter. Despite this, Western was able to outscore Laurier 14-11, and with a key three-pointer by Quinn Henderson late in the second the Mustangs tightened the Laurier lead to 39-30 at half.

In the third, Western looked for a comeback, but once again a series of turnovers, missed defensive rebounds and shot opportunities held the Mustangs from taking the lead. Laurier ended the third with a 58-45 lead.
 
Western came out strong early in the fourth quarter as they drained five consecutive shots, tightening the Laurier lead to 60-56. They finished strong with Wedemire getting 13 of his 29 points, but it was not enough as the Mustangs fell to Laurier 75-67.

The Mustangs will rematch against the Golden Hawks in their next game on Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. at Alumni Hall.  

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Lancers 77 Mustangs 72

Barbeau going strong to the basket in last night's action

Report by Andrew Simpson - Mustangs Athletics

WINDSOR, Ont. - The Western Mustangs men's basketball team battled with the first place Windsor Lancers on Wednesday night coming up just short losing 77-72 in Windsor.

Ryan Barbeau led the short-handed Mustangs with 23 points, adding nine rebounds and two steals. Andy Wedemire had 17 points and five rebounds.

With the loss the Mustangs fall to 6-7 on the season, while the Lancers improve to 11-2

The Mustangs started out quickly forcing the tempo on the Lancers and leading 21-13 after the first quarter. Windsor stepped up the defensive pressure holding the Mustangs to just 10 second quarter points and the Mustangs advantage was only 31-30 at the half.

Each team battled throughout the third quarter with the Lancers holding a slim four point lead after three quarters at 55-51. With each team trading baskets in the fourth quarter the Lancers could not pull away until the final minute, making it a two possession game as foul shots made it a 77-72 final.

The Mustangs will be back in action on the road against Laurier on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. They will complete their home and away as they face Laurier on Wed. Jan. 26 at Alumni Hall at 8 p.m.

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Garrett Olexiuk defends inside 

Barbeau, Henderson key fourth quarter run to win 83-71 at Guelph

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GUELPH, Ont. - An offensive explosion in the fourth quarter blew open a close game as the Western Mustangs beat the Guelph Gryphons 83-71 on Saturday afternoon.

Ryan Barbeau led the Mustangs attack with 24 points, four assists and three rebounds. Quinn Henderson had 16 points with four rebounds, and three steals. 

With the win the Mustangs snap their three game losing streak and get back to .500 at 6-6 on the year.

Western and Guelph were tied after the first quarter at 18 points apiece and again at half at 37-37. 

The Gryphons held a slim one point lead after three quarters at 54-53. The Mustangs outscored Guelph 30-17 in the final frame to win 83-71.

Western will head to Windsor to play the first place Lancers on Wed. Jan. 19 at 8 p.m.

Mustangs fall on the road to Badgers 91-72

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ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - The Western Mustangs could not overcome a strong second half from the Brock Badgers to fall 91-72 on Wednesday, Jan. 12.

First year Peter Scholtes had a strong game in the losing effort, scoring 18 points on 7/12 shooting, including 3-of-4 from three point range. Forward Andy Wedemire had 17 points and seven rebounds.

The Mustangs fall to 5-6 on the season with the loss.

Western was down 19-17 after the first quarter and faced a 36-28 deficit at half. Brock pulled away in the second half to be up 13 points after the third quarter 59-46. The Mustangs were outscored 32-26 in the fourth quarter to make it a 91-72 final.

The Mustangs will regroup as they head on the road again on Saturday, Jan. 12 to face the Guelph Gryphons at 3 p.m.

Mustangs ready to rebound against Brock

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LONDON, Ont. - The Western Mustangs men's basketball team did not get off to the start in 2011 that they wanted, dropping home games to Windsor and McMaster. Sitting at 5-5 with three other teams all tied for fourth in the OUA West, the Mustangs will look to get back on track as they head to Brock on Wed. Jan. 12. 

The Badgers also dropped the first two games of 2011 losing to Waterloo and Windsor on the road. They have been led this season by senior guard Andrew Kraus, who is averaging 16.4 points, five rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

The Mustangs will counter with guard Ryan Barbeau, averaging 16.5 points per game and five assists and three rebounds. Barbeau went off for 22 points in the loss to McMaster, going a perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line. His 92% shooting from the charity strike this season is tied for tops in the OUA.

Brock and Western will tip off at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12 in St. Catharines, Ont.

Barbeau's perfection not enough as McMaster defeats Western 95-80

Ryan Barbeau

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LONDON, Ont. – Despite Ryan Barbeau’s (Belleville, Ont.) perfection at the free-throw line, the McMaster Marauders defeated the Western Mustangs 95-80 at Alumni Hall on Jan.8. 

Within the first quarter, McMaster’s defensive efforts, led by Scott Brittain, forced five Mustang turnovers in the quarter, allowing the Marauders to take an initial 19-12 lead. Barbeau andAdam Jespersen (London, Ont.), were both top scores in the first quarter.

Despite ten Mustang turnovers at half, Western tightened the score to 42-38, as Barbeau led the Mustangs offensively with 13 points, shooting 100 percent from the free-throw line. The Mustangs outscored the Mauraders 26-23, in the second quarter, but still trailed 42-38 at half. 

Western once again outscored McMaster in the third quarter 26-21, due in part by Barbeau continued excellence from the foul-line. Western ended the third quarter, ahead 64-63, where McMaster had a total of 26 fouls against and Western with 16.

Foul trouble continued for McMaster as Cam Michaud, fouled out of the game halfway through the last quarter. Despite the ongoing free-throw success from both Andrew Wedemire (Sarnia, Ont.) and Barbeau, a series of three pointers from the Marauders helped McMaster retake the lead in the fourth. 

Late in the fourth, Mustang Quinn Henderson (Dundas, Ont.) received a technical foul for contact after the whistle, furthering the offensive scoring opportunities for the Marauders. 

McMaster continued to extend the lead throughout the final quarter, sinking 32 baskets, ending the game with a 95-80 victory over Western. 

“Defensively, we lost focus. We didn’t control the paint,” said Barbeau, who finished the game 100 percent from the foul-line. “I know we can win. We are a talented team, we just need a solid game to get us going.”

The Mustangs will look to bounce-back from the loss and defeat the Brock Badgers, in their next game on Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. at Brock University. 

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After setback, Mustangs look to respond against McMaster

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LONDON, Ont. - The Western Mustangs men's basketball team look to regroup against the McMaster Marauders on Sat. afternoon at 3 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The Mustangs suffered a setback against Windsor on Wednesday evening dropping a 87-72 decision against the hot-shooting Lancers.

The Mustangs sit at 5-4 on the season following the loss and in a three-way tie for fourth place in the OUA West. Western is tied with Waterloo and Brock. McMaster sits a game behind sporting a 4-5 record.

Western has had trouble finding their shots so far this season shooting 38% from the field and 28% from three-point range to date.

Forward Andy Wedemire has been solid for the Mustangs averaging 17 points and eight rebounds per game on 56% shooting. Point guard Ryan Barbeau has been effective averaging five assists per game and adding 15 points per game on 47% shooting from three-point range.

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Lancers 87 Mustangs 72

Brett Lawrence goes to the hoop vs. Windsor

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LONDON, Ont. - The Western Mustangs could not overcome the strong shooting of the Windsor Lancers in the second and fell 87-72 Jan. 5 at Alumni Hall.


Andy Wedemire led the Mustangs attack with 20 points, Ryan Barbeau had 14 points with eight assists and Peter Scholtes had 13 points and seven rebounds off the bench

The Mustangs could not answer the hot shooting of Windsor's Isaac Kuon who went 8-for-12 from the field and 3-of-4 from three point range for 25 points. The Lancers as a team show 56% from the field in the second half.
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With the win the Lancers secure their hold on first place in the OUA West with their 8-1 record. The Mustangs slip to 5-4 on the season ending their three-game winning streak.
The Mustangs got off to a good start, rotating well on defence to have a slim three-point lead 20-17 after the first quarter.
Windsor was all over the glass in the second quarter rebounding and outscored the Mustangs 22-14 in the frame. It was a five point lead for the Lancers at half 39-34. For the game the Lancers dominated the board grabbing 11 offensive boards and outrebounding the Mustangs 30-23.
In the second half the Lancers broke down Western's zone with some hot shooting as four Lancers finished with 3 three-pointers each. In total, the Lancers shot 44% from long range, hitting 12 shots from deep.
Western could not mount any sort of a run and played even with the Lancers in the third but entered the fourth quarter down 61-53.
With the Lancers continuing their strong shooting performance the benches were emptied and Windsor extended their lead as the game finished 87-72.

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Wedemire, Barbeau look to get Mustangs on track in 2011

Andrew Wedemire vs. Ottawa U

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LONDON, Ont. - Nearly five weeks after their last OUA regular season game the Western Mustangs men's basketball team will look to get things started off the right foot in the new year as they host the Windsor Lancers on Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. in Alumni Hall.

Battling a number of injuries through the first part of the season the Mustangs finally got on a winning streak, winning three games before the holiday break. Western played an exhibition game over the break against NAIA school Daemen College in Amherst, N.Y. losing 105-76.

Currently tied for fourth in the OUA West with a 5-3 record the Mustangs can gain ground in the standings with a win as Windsor is in first with a 7-1 record. Western will turn to veteran Andy Wedemire, currently in the top five in the OUA in rebounding (8.6) and field goal percentage (54.7%) to continue to provide a front-court presence. 

The Mustangs will be buoyed by the return of starting point guard Ryan Barbeau and his 15.8 points and 4.5 assists per game from injury. With another home game on the schedule against McMaster on Sat. Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. the Mustangs will look to start a winning streak to begin the second half of the season.

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