SAIT Trojans pick up road win over Red Deer Polytechnic Kings

Red Deer, AB – The SAIT Trojans used their depth Friday evening at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre.

Four Trojans hit double-digits in points and downed the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings 89-69.

The visitors jumped out to a 47-33 lead at the half. The Trojans were successful on 42.5 per cent of their shots from the field. The Kings connected on 42.9 per cent of their field goal attempts.

Over two quarters, Tyronn King led RDP with 13 points. Amin Suleman recorded 13 points for SAIT.

The SAIT Trojans added 42 points in the second half. The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings responded with 36, and the visitors picked up the road decision.

First-year guard Pierce Shybunka was named the North Star Sports Kings Player of the Game, accumulating three points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal over 19 minutes.

King powered Red Deer Polytechnic with 16 points. Eduardo Crespo and Cole Wicker scored 10 points apiece for the Kings.

Amin Suleman picked up the award for the Trojans, totaling 18 points, four defensive rebounds and three assists over 27 efficient minutes.

Marcus Masters ignited the Trojans' offence with 20 points. SAIT's Charlie Conner contributed at both ends recording 18 points and 10 rebounds. Taliik Ross came off the bench to chip in with 10 points.

The fourth place Red Deer Polytechnic Kings (6-5) will host the third seed St. Mary's University Lightning (7-5) on Saturday, February 12 at 8 pm.

The first place SAIT Trojans (11-2) will be back in action on Wednesday, February 16 when they face the St. Mary's University Lightning (7-5) at 7 pm.