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GAME 1: SAULT COUGARS vs LAMBTON LIONS

SARNIA – The Cougars faced another tough matchup on Saturday as they played their first game against the Lambton Lions. The Lions would get out to an early lead in the first quarter and carry it into the second half. The Cougars offence started clicking in the second half but wasn't enough to overcome the 23-point deficit at half. The final in this contest would be 95-74.

Ramkel (Simon) Wal and Kevon Clarke were a steady presence again for the Cougars in game one with Wal finishing with 27 points and 4 rebounds while Clarke chipped in with 10 points and 5 rebounds. Jaylyne Moore-Tucker had another good performance off the bench with a 10 points and a team high 8 rebounds.

GAME 2: SAULT COUGARS vs LAMBTON LIONS

SARNIA – The Cougars had momentum from game one on their side and got off to a much better start in game two of the weekend, even having a 4-point lead after the first quarter. Unfortunately, the momentum disappeared in the 2^nd quarter, couple that with Lambton hitting their shots and the Cougars would seem themselves down at half 38-32.

From there, Lambton would shoot 42% in the 3^rd quarter and 43% in the 4^th to keep the lead the rest of the way and cement a 77-59 win on Sunday afternoon.

Ramkel (Simon) Wal had 17 points and 4 rebounds with Kevon Clarke close behind with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Valentine Okeke had 8 points and 6 rebounds in a team high 40 minutes.

Up Next: The Cougars play an exhibition game against Lake Superior State University JV on Sunday November 3rd @ 8:00pm in the Sault College Health and Wellness Centre.