Abbotsford, BC – Matthias Klim recorded a U SPORTS record 12 shot blocks as the UFV Cascades finished their regular season schedule on a high with an 83-79 victory over the University of Saskatchewan Huskies on Saturday.

As it happened:
Fifth-year senior Courtney Anderson notched nine first quarter points to get the Cascades started in his final home game, but eight points from the Huskies' Tyrese Potoma helped them keep pace and the teams ended the frame even at 20. The teams traded blows in the second, but Saskatchewan finished the half on a 10-2 run to carry a seven-point lead into the break.

UFV pulled back within two on the first possession of the fourth, and the teams would find themselves level again at 75 with 2:39 remaining. The teams were battling for momentum in the late stages, as highlight reel dunks were exchanged from the Huskies' Ryker Wuttke and the Cascades' Chris Jackson, but it was UFV that would come out on top as they secured the final three points of the game to seal it.

Top performers:
Second year forward Klim showed why he is earning a reputation as one of the best rim protectors in the league as he picked up a record setting 12 blocks for the Cascades. That tally stands alone as the new single game U SPORTS record, eclipsing the previous mark of 10 set in 2018.

Anderson notched 20 points in his final Canada West regular season matchup, while Dylan Kinley added 19 points, nine rebounds, five steals and five assists on the night for UFV.

Alexander Dewar led all scorers with 26 points in the game for the Huskies. Tyrese Potoma picked up 17, while Maxwell Amoafo concluded his Canada West career with seven rebounds and six rebounds.

Quotable:
Cascades forward Matthias Klim

"I've always taken pride in my defence, and I had to get it done for Courtney [Anderson]. Being able to help the team in that way and push ourselves to a victory just feels amazing. I think if we play strong defence we can stick with any team in the conference, so this is just another step towards that."

Cascades guard Courtney Anderson

"I know tonight was seniors night, but it was more about us getting the win, getting the job done tonight, and moving forward on to playoffs."

"If we just lock in on defence we can stick with anyone as long as we continue to bring that intensity, continue to make the right plays and stay together as a team we are going to be alright. I feel pretty good moving on to playoffs next weekend, and I'm looking forward to the practices this week."

Where they sit:
The Cascades will open their post season schedule with a contest against the Brandon Bobcats next Friday in Winnipeg at 3pm, with the winner of that matchup moving on to face the Winnipeg Wesmen the following afternoon.