Kings take final regular season contest over Ambrose University Lions

Red Deer, AB – The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings had a consistent effort Saturday evening against the visiting Ambrose University Lions.

The Kings won three quarters and drew even on the fourth, downing the Lions 95-78 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre.

The home team held a 47-34 edge at the half.

Eduardo Crespo powered the Kings with 12 points at the break, including a pair of three pointers.

Linden Jackson led the Lions with 12 points.

The RDP Kings knocked down 48 latter half points. The Ambrose University Lions responded with 44 and the Kings picked up the home decision. 

Eduardo Crespo led the offensive charge for RDP, totaling 20 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals over 19 minutes. Antonio Benjamin added 12.

North Star Sports Kings Players of the Game were awarded to Tyronn King and Cody White, who are graduating at the end of the season. King scored 13 points. White added 15 points. 

Lions Player of the Game Isaac Gray scored 23 points. Linden Jackson had a game high 26 points. 

The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings shot 48 per cent from the field, 33.3 per cent from three-point range, and 77.8 per cent from the free throw line.

The Ambrose University Lions countered with 46.8, 25, and 53.8 per cent.

On Friday, March 4, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings (9-7) will host an ACAC South Division quarter-final against the Briercrest College Clippers (5-11). The Ambrose University Lions (6-10) will face the St. Mary's University Lightning (8-8) in their quarter-final series.