By: Martin Timmerman

Six players scored in double figures as the Waterloo Warriors led from start to finish to defeat the Western Mustangs 93-72 on Saturday afternoon as part of Fantastic Alumni Day at the PAC.  The 800 plus fans in attendance were treated to a perfectly executed game plan by the black and gold.

The Mustangs were unable to find the basket in the opening period as Waterloo opened the game with a 19-1 run. Western shot 10% in the quarter and Waterloo maintained control of the ball with no turnovers.  In the second quarter, Western recovered to play even, but were not able to put much dent in the lead. At half time, Waterloo was leading 44-29.

Waterloo put on a shooting display in the third quarter, putting up 30 points on 67% shooting including 6 of 9 from the three point line. After three, the Warriors were up 27 points.

For the game, Waterloo shot 49% compared to 38% for Western. Waterloo also had the rebounding edge 45-33.

The six Warriors hitting for double figures were led by Cam McIntyre (Kitchener, Ont.) with 18 points. Brendan Smith (Kamloops, B.C.) put up a career high 16 points. Alan Goodhoofd (Oakville, Ont.) and Tim Rossy (Winnipeg, Man.) contributed 15 each, with Wayne Bridge (North York, Ont.) adding 14 and Jordan Hannah (Kitchener, Ont.) hitting for 13 points. Goodhoofd also grabbed 13 rebounds to lead all players on the boards.

For Western, Marcus Barnett led the team with 18 points, including 5 of 6 from the three point line.

With the win, Waterloo improved to 7-9 and are tied with Western for the sixth and final playoff spot in the OUA west.

Next game for Waterloo is Friday, February 4 when the Warriors host the Lakehead Thunderwolves. Game time is 8:00pm at the PAC.