KAMLOOPS, B.C.- Jalen Shirley was the catalyst for the UBC Okanagan Heat men's basketball's offence on Saturday evening as he scored 22 points to lead them to a victory against the Thompson Rivers WolfPack 92-68 in Kamloops.
Shirley (Brampton, Ont.) was a spark for the entire game as he scored in multiple ways. He hit two three's, finished tough at the basket and sealed the game with an emphatic dunk in the dying seconds. He also contributed five rebounds and two assists.
Elan Kimpton-Cuellar (Roberts Creek, B.C.) was a force in the middle for the Heat. He finished the game with a double-double tallying 10 points to go along with 11 rebounds. Keaton Souster (Sherwood Park, Alta.) gave the Heat some timely offensive rebounds to keep possessions alive and keep them ahead for good. Souster finished the game with nine points and eight rebounds.
The Wolfpack kept the game within striking distance for most of the first half. The second half was a much different story as the Heat came out and went on a big run in the third quarter to seal the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS
Jalen Shirley – UBCO
The second-year guard led the Heat as he poured in 22 points to go along with five rebounds. He was active on the defensive end as well grabbing two steals.
Denys Bachurin – TRU
The third-year forward from Cherkasy, Ukraine was a lone bright spot for the WolfPack. He poured in a team-high 14 points to go along with three rebounds and three assists.
WHERE THEY SIT
The win puts the Heat's record at 2-4 and leaves the WolfPack as one of the only winless teams left in the standings as they sit at 0-4.
UP NEXT
The Heat will be back in action on November 25
th as they take on the UFV Cascades at The Furnace. Game time will be at 7 p.m. and tickets for the game will be available at the door on game day.
