At this point in the year, veterans like Soriano and Besselink are doing their very best to guarantee success for the Gees in the regular season.
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The quarterfinal loss is the team’s lowest exit in four years, winning a bronze in 2013 followed by two consecutive silvers.
As a whole, the Gee-Gees teams were incredibly well represented, showing the strength of their seasons.
“We have to get in the gym and get ready for Final Four. We’re not going home yet.”—Mike L’Africain, Gee-Gees point guard.
The Gee-Gees spread the ball out incredibly efficiently, as four of their starters scored in double figures. As always, Caleb Agada and Mike L’Africain were the leaders for the team in the 74-49 win.
The team started all of the players being honoured for their time in garnet and grey, including Zach Traer who is not a mainstay in the team’s lineup.
The Gee-Gees were more prepared to fight this year, and they finally slayed their dragon on one of the grandest stages.
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The fifth-year senior carved up the Gaels for 30 points, seven assists, seven rebounds, and five steals.
Shooting a killer six-for-eight from beyond the arch, Tihani dazzled with 20 points and three assists, rebounds, and steals.
The men’s team looked to exact the same punishment on the winless Thunderbirds following the blowout in the women’s game.
For the Gee-Gees men, being the number one team in the nation means every competitor has the game circled on their calendars, looking to take their shot at the best.
The teams’ long-awaited shared home opener was an overwhelming success, and left its audience ecstatic to see garnet and grey on the floor at Montpetit Hall once again.
Before the official season opener on Nov. 6, the Gees will partake in nine exhibition games, which will allow the team to solidify their final roster.
