Capers Edge Axemen, 69-65

(SYDNEY, N.S.) - The Cape Breton University Capers improved to 5-6 at Sullivan Fieldhouse with their tight 69-65 victory over the Acadia Axemen on Saturday night. 

Meschack Lufile was providing problems for the Axemen throughout the game, scoring 21 points and bringing in seven rebounds as he led the Capers to victory.

Amoah had six of his 13 points come in the fourth quarter, while Banipal's eight points all came in the final 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, Sean Stoqua had a well-rounded performance in the loss for Acadia. The veteran point guard had 19 points, six assists and four rebounds as he kept the Capers on their heels all game long.

The Axemen's leading scorer, Shaquille Smith, struggled on Saturday, going just 3-13 from the field for eight points.

The Capers' huge second quarter, paced by 12 points from Meschack Lufile gave them an eight-point lead heading into halftime.

However, a switch to zone by Acadia in the third quarter created problems for the Capers offensively. The Capers shot just 20 per cent from the field during the third quarter and escaped down just 53-50.

The  teams traded blows in the fourth before CBU gained control in the final two minutes and cruised to a win.

The Capers will now face off against the StFX X-Men this upcoming Tuesday at Sullivan Fieldhouse.

CBU will be seeking revenge after giving up a 12-point fourth quarter lead in their loss at StFX on Jan. 6.

The Axemen will shift focus to their game against Saint Mary's at home at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

Source: Cape Breton Sports Communications