LONDON, ON – The Redeemer Royals men's basketball team traveled to London to take on the Fanshawe Falcons.
The first quarter saw the Royals come out with a 27-25 lead. Parker Davis led the way with an astounding 13 PTs in the opening quarter.
The second quarter was even tighter than the first. But the Royals maintained their two-point lead, taking a 50-48 lead into the dressing room at halftime. Kevahn Taylor led the way for Redeemer here, scoring 9 PTs including going 2-for-3 from the 3-PT line.
The third quarter saw a much better defensive effort from Fanshawe. They stifled the Royals, outscoring them 26-16 and taking an eight-point lead into the final frame.
The fourth quarter saw the offence pick up once more, but Fanshawe would still outscore the Royals 27-22. Thomaz Barbosa put up 8 PTs in the final frame, but the comeback bid was not in the cards today as the Royals fall 101-88.
The Royals will have their home opener on October 27th when they play host to the Niagara Knights. Tipoff will follow the Women's game at 8:00pm.
