Abbotsford, BC - The UFV Cascades dropped a 92-53 decision to the Manitoba Bisons on Saturday night.
The win leaves the Bisons as the lone undefeated team remaining in Canada West and gives them a 4-0 start for the first time in their history. The loss drops the Cascades to 2-2 on the season after their opening weekend sweep of MacEwan.
Manitoba got off to a hot start with an 11-2 run in the fourth quarter, but the Cascades fought back to pull the score level at 13. The Bisons gained a 19-3 edge just before the end of the first.
The Cascades shooters fell cold in the second and third quarters, only managing to shoot 19.2% from the field. The Bisons outscored the Cascades 46-17 over that stretch on their way to claim the victory.
Elijah Lostracco knocked down a game-high 18 points in the win for Manitoba, while Samuel Jensen notched 12, and Cieran O'Hara had 10.
Dario Lopez led the Cascades with 14 points and eight rebounds, while Uyi Ologhola added eight points.
"We are going to have our youthful moments" noted UFV head coach Joe Enevoldson after the game.
"We have to go back to the drawing board, maybe find easier ways to score, and find some ways to defend a bit better".
The Cascades now take on the UNBC Timberwolves at home next week, while the Bisons visit the Regina Cougars. All games can be streamed live on Canada West TV.