Box Score WINNIPEG - The University of Manitoba Bisons redeemed their loss from last night as they beat the Brandon University Bobcats by a score of 81-63 at the Investors Group Athletic Centre at the University of Manitoba campus. With the win, the Bisons improve to 2-2 in conference play while the Bobcats fall to 1-3 on the season.
Unlike the first game in the weekend series, where the Bisons jumped out to an early lead only to get outscored in the second half, Manitoba kept a slim lead through the first half then outplayed the Bobcats after halftime in this one.
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Ali-Mounir Benabdelhak had a big game for the losing side, notching a double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 12 boards. Forward Jordan Reeves chipped in, grabbing 11 boards in 35 minutes of playing time.
Bisons point guard Stephan Walton finished with a game-high 29 points and seven assists. At one point in the second quarter, Walton had the crowd on their feet when he finished a three point play when he was fouled on a drive after a spectacular spin move at half court to beat his defender. He finished with half of his team's 42 first half points, scoring 21.
The Brandon Bobcats will face the University of Winnipeg Wesmen in a home-and-home on Thu., Nov. 15 in Winnipeg and on Sat., Nov. 17 Brandon.
The Bisons hope to keep improving upon their record as they head to Regina to play against the University of Regina Cougars on Fri., Nov 16 and Sat., Nov 17.