Winnipeg 2-0 Vs 'Wolves on Season - Take on Manitoba Tonight 9PM Eastern

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Lakehead University Athletics Department
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'Wolves Drop 75-64 Decision to Winnipeg

October 25, 2013 — Winnipeg, Man..

(with files from Winnipeg Sports Info)

The men's basketball team dropped a 75-64 decision to the Winnipeg Wesmen on Friday evening.

Fifth year forward Steven Wesley led the Wesmen with a game high 14 points. Third year forward Jelane Pryce added 12 points and six rebounds. First year forward Ryan Oirbans from Melbourne, Australia finished with 10 points and a team high eight rebounds. Fifth year guard Andrew Cunningham dished out 10 assists.

Lakehead was led by fourth year forward Anthony McIntosh's 13 points and three steals. Igor Lebov had a double-double 12 points, 12 rebounds.

The hometown Wesmen gained the advantage early on leading 15-12 after the opening quarter and continued to hold the lead at halftime by a margin of 31-27.

Winnipeg connected on 14-of-28 (50%) from the field in the opening half. Lakehead finished the opening half 11-of-26 (42%) in the opening 20 minutes.

A strong third quarter by Winnipeg enabled the Wesmen to extend their lead to 56-47 after three quarters. Winnipeg held a double-digit lead for a stretch in the final quarter and did not let up making the final tally 75-64.

Coach Matt Erdman:

"We gave up too many offensive boards throughout the game and continued to turn the ball over which has been a huge issue for us. If we clean up those two key areas, we'll have a chance to be in games at the end."

The men play Manitoba tomorrow evening at 9pm ET. Webcast will be carried via CanadawestTV

Wolves Head to Winnipeg for Final Preseason Tune-up

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Men's Basketball Visit Wesmen, Bisons This Weekend 

October 23, 2013 — Thunder Bay, Ont.

The men's basketball team travels to Winnipeg this weekend for a pair of non-conference games, vs the Winnipeg Wesmen Friday and the Manitoba Bisons Saturday.

The Thunderwolves lost to the Wesmen at the beginning of October by a slim 4-point margin, 82-78 in the Thunderdome. It's been several years since the the 'Wolves and Bisons played each other. The Bisons went 14-8 in Canada West play last season, averaging 83 points per game.

Coach Matt Erdman:

"This weekend provides us another opportunity to play two quality opponents in Winnipeg and Manitoba. It's a chance to improve on a number of areas from last weekend, especially playing with a sense of urgency from the tip and sticking to the game plan for 40 minutes. We understand there will be some learning curves and adjustments with so many new faces and guys playing in roles they haven't played in before but this is our last chance to get the kinks out before conference play. Winnipeg is a very good team that takes advantage of poor defensive execution. They make you pay for poor rotations and screen defense with outside shooting and dribble penetration. Manitoba on the other hand is going to test our defensive transition and they have a bunch guys that can make plays at the offensive end."

Game Schedule:

Friday, Oct 25 vs Winnipeg @ 7pm ET (webcast via CanadaWestTV)

Saturday, Oct 26 vs Manitoba @ 9pm ET (no webcast)

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MEDIA:  For more information, or to request an interview, please contact Lakehead Sports Information Director, Hugh Mullally, at (807) 766-7157, or spinfo@lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University’s Athletics Department features a comprehensive Campus Recreation program across both its Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario campuses. Working hard to promote a healthy and active campus lifestyle, Campus Recreation provides a great selection of outdoor and indoor intramurals with its C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse (containing a 15,000 square foot Thunderdome gymnasium, state-of-the-art Wolves' Den fitness centre, 50-metre eight-lane swimming pool, cardio room, Kinesiology labs, squash court, and change rooms complete with saunas) and the 50,000 square foot ‘Hangar’ building (an athletic facility home to a 200-metre track, pro-grade artificial turf field, climbing wall, weight training, aerobic and cardio areas, as well as the University’s Sports Medicine Clinic) .

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Hugh Mullally

Sports Information Director

Lakehead University Athletics

Office: 807 766 7157

Fax: (807) 343-8203 

Lakehead Beats Bishops' 78-70 in Game 3 of House Laughton Tournament

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'Wolves Win 78-70 vs Bishop's

Lakehead finishes weekend 1-2

October 20, 2013 — Ottawa, Ont.

The men's basketball team finished Carleton's House-Laughton tournament with a 78-70 win over the Bishop's Gaiters.

Once again the 'Wolves were caught off guard to begin the game, trailing 21-13 after 10 minutes and 38-28 at the half.

Lakehead would get their game together in the 3rd quarter, erasing the 10 point deficit to tie things at 52 heading into the final frame. The 4th quarter saw the Thunderwolves finish the weekend strong and get an 8-point victory.

Four Thunderwolves scored in double digits, led by Dwayne Harvey with 22 points, followed by Anthony McIntosh with 14, Igor Lebov with 13, and Henry Tan with 10.

The Gaiters top scorer was Onnex Blackwood with 18 points and a game-high 9 rebounds.

Coach Matt Erdman:

"It was good to get a win under our belts but we still struggled out of the gate and turned it over way too many times in the first half [16 TOs]. The second half game plan was executed and things started to turn our way. We took care of the ball and played with the sense of urgency needed on a nightly basis."

The men's team play their final non-conference games in Winnipeg next weekend.

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MEDIA:  For more information, or to request an interview, please contact Lakehead Sports Information Director, Hugh Mullally, at (807) 766-7157, or spinfo@lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University’s Athletics Department features a comprehensive Campus Recreation program across both its Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario campuses. Working hard to promote a healthy and active campus lifestyle, Campus Recreation provides a great selection of outdoor and indoor intramurals with its C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse (containing a 15,000 square foot Thunderdome gymnasium, state-of-the-art Wolves' Den fitness centre, 50-metre eight-lane swimming pool, cardio room, Kinesiology labs, squash court, and change rooms complete with saunas) and the 50,000 square foot ‘Hangar’ building (an athletic facility home to a 200-metre track, pro-grade artificial turf field, climbing wall, weight training, aerobic and cardio areas, as well as the University’s Sports Medicine Clinic) .

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Hugh Mullally

Sports Information Director

Lakehead University Athletics

Office: 807 766 7157

Fax: (807) 343-8203 

'Wolves Fall Short in Final Minutes to Victoria

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Vikes Upend T-Wolves 68-60

October 19, 2013 — Ottawa, Ont.

The men's basketball team lost to the Victoria Vikes Saturday evening, 68-60.

In this contest the 'Wolves got down early and couldn't battle back over the course of the game. They also didn't have a defensive answer for Victoria's Terell Evans, who went 12-of-19 from the floor to score 28 points with 5 rebounds.

For the 'Wolves, transfer forward Igor Lebov led the team with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Anthony McIntosh scored 20 points (9-of-17 FG).

Vikes forward Chris McLaughlin had 22 points and 8 rebounds.

Coach Matt Erdman:

"We've started the 1st and 3rd quarters with no sense of urgency and dug ourselves into a hole and because we lack experience we don't know how to get out of it. We still haven't followed the game plan for 40 minutes. UVic did a great job of executing down the stretch and in my opinion, are one of the best teams in the country because they are extremely disciplined and can hurt you in different ways."

The men's team will finish off their weekend tomorrow against Bishops at 2 pm. No webcast is currently scheduled.

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MEDIA:  For more information, or to request an interview, please contact Lakehead Sports Information Director, Hugh Mullally, at (807) 766-7157, or spinfo@lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University’s Athletics Department features a comprehensive Campus Recreation program across both its Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario campuses. Working hard to promote a healthy and active campus lifestyle, Campus Recreation provides a great selection of outdoor and indoor intramurals with its C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse (containing a 15,000 square foot Thunderdome gymnasium, state-of-the-art Wolves' Den fitness centre, 50-metre eight-lane swimming pool, cardio room, Kinesiology labs, squash court, and change rooms complete with saunas) and the 50,000 square foot ‘Hangar’ building (an athletic facility home to a 200-metre track, pro-grade artificial turf field, climbing wall, weight training, aerobic and cardio areas, as well as the University’s Sports Medicine Clinic) .

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Hugh Mullally

Sports Information Director

Lakehead University Athletics

Office: 807 766 7157

Fax: (807) 343-8203 

Wolves Drop Game 1 79-60 to Carleton

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Ravens Beat T-Wolves 79-60

October 18, 2013 — Ottawa, Ont.

The men's basketball team was beat by the Carleton Ravens on Friday evening, 79-60 in their first game of the House-Laughton non-conference tournament.

The 'Wolves managed to hang with the national champs through the first 10 minutes, trailing 26-23 after the first quarter, thanks to a Henry Tan three that banked in to finish the frame. Tan netted 12 in the first half and would finish with 14 points and 6 rebounds to lead Lakehead.

The Ravens led 39-31 at the half and would extend their lead incrementally as the game progressed.

Dwayne Harvey scored 9 points with 6 assists, and Igor Lebov scored 11 points (2-2 3pt) and grabbed 9 rebounds for the 'Wolves.

The Ravens were led by Tyson Hinz with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Kevin Churchill scored 14 points with 7 boards, and Phil Scrubb had 13 points with 4 assists.

Coach Matt Erdman:

"Overall I was pleased with the effort but there has to be a commitment to rebounding on defense every possession. We didn't value the ball either. When you turn it over 14 times compared to their 4, it's tough to beat any team let alone a team that makes you pay for every mistake. The focus with our group is learning how to stick to the game plan for 40 minutes on both ends."

The men play Victoria tomorrow at 6pm.

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MEDIA:  For more information, or to request an interview, please contact Lakehead Sports Information Director, Hugh Mullally, at (807) 766-7157, or spinfo@lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University’s Athletics Department features a comprehensive Campus Recreation program across both its Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario campuses. Working hard to promote a healthy and active campus lifestyle, Campus Recreation provides a great selection of outdoor and indoor intramurals with its C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse (containing a 15,000 square foot Thunderdome gymnasium, state-of-the-art Wolves' Den fitness centre, 50-metre eight-lane swimming pool, cardio room, Kinesiology labs, squash court, and change rooms complete with saunas) and the 50,000 square foot ‘Hangar’ building (an athletic facility home to a 200-metre track, pro-grade artificial turf field, climbing wall, weight training, aerobic and cardio areas, as well as the University’s Sports Medicine Clinic) .

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Hugh Mullally

Sports Information Director

Lakehead University Athletics

Office: 807 766 7157

Fax: (807) 343-8203 

Lakehead University Thunderwolves 2013-14 Athletics Video Teaser

'Wolves Take on Carleton in House-Laughton Tournament Opener

The Lakehead Thunderwolves landed in Ottawa last night in preparation for their second pre-season tune-up as part of a tough lineup of teams in the annual Carleton House-Laughton Tournament.
The 'Wolves open up against host Carleton tonight (Friday) at 8PM.
In the evenings other matchup  - University of Victoria Vikes face the Bishops University Gaiters.
Lakehead will face Victoria at 6pm on Saturday and Bishops at 12pm Sunday.

The 'Wolves started the season with a 2-1 record in the Zanatta Games, a 3 game series hosted in the Thunderdome during Homecoming Weekend.

This weekend will mark the season debut of 6'7 forward Joey Nitychoruk (3rd Year, Winnipeg) as well as the CIS debut of 7'1" big man Andrew McCarthy (3rd Year, Scituate -Mass).  Both Nitychoruk and McCarthy sat out the Zanatta games with injuries but are expected to play some minutes this weekend in Ottawa.
This weekend will also mark the first games under interim head Coach Matt Erdman and lead assistant Coach Mark English.  Coach Morrison started his temporary leave with the Maine Red Claws on October 10th.

The tournament scheduled to be broadcast on ssncanada.ca  (Lakehead vs Carleton 8pm Eastern Time)