Tough losses for Loyalist Lancers

Coming off of two solid performances against Seneca last Friday, both the Lancers men's and women's basketball teams suffered demoralizing losses last night in Kingston, at the hands of the St. Lawrence College Vikings, leaving the men’s team fighting for their playoff lives.

The Lady Lancer’s got off to a rough start turning the ball over often and falling behind. By the end of the first half the Vikings had 14 point lead which proved to be enough as the Viking bested the Lancers 71 – 62.

The men’s game was a much closer affair with three lead changes and the game being tied at six other times. The timely three-point shooting of the Vikings was the story. Shooting at 35 per cent for the game the Vikings made the important three-pointers when they needed them, halting a late game rally by the Lancer’s to win 67 – 60 in an exciting game.

The top six teams in each division make the playoffs. With last night’s loss, the men’s team find themselves on the playoff bubble as they sit precariously in the final spot. The Lady Lancers on the other hand with 12 points are still sitting comfortably, tied for third in the playoff picture.

The Lancers next game is an away game at Centennial College on Saturday February 3.