MBB | The Kodiaks remain undefeated and add to their winning streak

Nov. 9, 2019 – The Lethbridge College Kodiaks headed into their home game against the Medicine Hat Rattlers, as they strived to extend their winning streak and stay undefeated on top of the south division standings.

Orin Porter Jr. of Kodiaks made his presence known starting the game off strong on the offensive end. Kodiaks' fourth year, Chris Thomson was not far behind and contributed to the Kodiaks' strong start with back to back baskets on the board. Nevertheless, the Rattlers did not fall too far behind as Arthur Rosa put his team into play. The intensity of the game was immediately heightened after there was verbal conflict on the court, resulting in Chris Thomson getting a technical. The Rattlers capitalized in the Kodiak's defensive and offensive errors as they used this to gain the lead by 10 points headed into second quarter.

Kodiaks first year, Chase Bohne capitalized the Kodiaks strong comeback with six made shots in the second quarter, making a statement on the court closing the gap between the Kodiaks and the Rattlers. The game quickly became heated as there were two technical fouls and one unsportsmanlike foul for Lethbridge. The Kodiaks took this to ignite the fire underneath their feet, managing to take the lead ending the first half with a score of 48-39. The Rattlers got into some foul trouble as one of their strongest players, Kieron Burgess, picked up his fourth foul of the night just before the halftime buzzer.

The third quarter started exactly how the Kodiaks finished the last one as they kept pouring shot after shot. Things got difficult for the Rattlers as Kieron Burgess picked up his fifth foul of the night right at the start of the third quarter, ending his play time. However, things got a bit intense between teams, but the Kodiaks remained stronger on offence. The Kodiaks bench showed their confidence as they took the floor for part of the quarter. Kodiaks Trey Bohne contributed two three pointers as Steele Jeff contributed 4 rebounds for the Kodiaks. The Kodiaks ran up the score and finished the third quarter with a 77-53 lead.

The Rattlers came out determined in the fourth quarter as they cut down the Kodiak's lead to 15 right away. However, the Kodiaks remained strong offensively as they made sure the Rattlers did not keep their momentum. Kodiak's Orin Porter Jr's led the scoring with three baskets to get things going for the Kodiaks. The Kodiak's bench also showed strength as they battled for the remaining of the quarter. The Kodiaks would end up taking the game with a 94-66 win over the Rattlers.

Players of the Game:

Rattlers: #11 Kieron Burgess

Kodiaks: #03 Chase Bohne