Kodiaks basketball teams wrap up ACAC championships play

Mar 9, 2020 | 7:17 AM

CAMROSE, AB – The Lethbridge College Kodiaks basketball teams both fought hard but were unable to capture gold at their respective ACAC championship tournaments, seeing their seasons come to a close.

The men’s team lost in their opener to NAIT late last week, setting up a consolation matchup with the host University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings on Friday. They won that matchup 109-88 to move on to a battle with Red Deer College in a 5/6 place game Saturday afternoon.

Brock Dewsbery tore down the house, dropping 31 points, along with seven rebounds, as the Kodiaks took down the Kings 105-96 to finish in fifth place at the tournament.

Orin Porter Jr. finished with 23 points and Chase Bohne had 21 for Lethbridge. Spencer Klassen led the way for Red Deer College with 27 points.

The SAIT Trojans men’s team captured gold at the tournament with a 91-69 win over the Ambrose Lions.

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KODIAKS WOMEN’S TEAM

The women’s team didn’t fare as well as the men’s but made Lethbridge proud. In their first consolation game, they lost 57-42 against the University of Alberta-Augustana.

The women’s ACAC championships were held in Medicine Hat.

Kirsten Barwegen led Lethbridge College with nine points and 11 rebounds. Barwegen, a south first team all-star, was named the player of the game.

For the Vikings, it was Tobore Okome leading the charge with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

The Lakeland College Rustlers won the ACAC women’s championship with a 64-50 victory against the Keyano College Huskies. Brianne Hergott led the Rustlers with 21 points and 12 rebounds.

by Justin Goulet