DURHAM 104, LA CITE 67

OSHAWA, Ont. - Even though they were guaranteed a spot as hosts for the OCAA men's basketball championship, there's a lot of excitement surrounding the Durham College men's basketball team as they now know they'll be the top seed in the east at the event March 6-8.

With a 15-3 record heading into Saturday, a Lords win guaranteed them first place. They made no mistake as they defeated the La Cité Coyotes 104-67 at the CRWC.

Up 24-17 after a quarter, Durham pulled away before halftime to lead by 20. A better third quarter by the Coyotes wasn't enough to cut into the Lords lead as Durham still outscored them 28-25. Durham College finished the game by doubling up La Cité 27-13 in the fourth.

Darian Rowe (Maple, Ont.) led the team with 25 points, while teammate Eric Smith (Ajax, Ont.) had a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Smith also had eight assists.

Dylan Pelissero (Oshawa, Ont.) was two rebounds from a double-double as he scored 14 point alongside his eight rebounds.

Hess Mayele had 17 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Coyotes.

Durham wraps up their regular season on the road next week on Friday, Feb. 20 at Loyalist. The Lords will then wait to see who they will face March 6 at 8 p.m. in their opening game of the OCAA men's basketball championship at Durham College.

Source: Durham College