The MacEwan men's basketball team played the King's Eagles on January 29 and 30, defeating them both nights.

Friday evening was played on MacEwan home court, an exciting game with loads of energy. The Griffins took an early lead and held it all first half, ending with 42-18 score.

The second half gave a more stimulating show as Andrew Bates threw down a heavy dunk to get his team going. Fouls increased along with chippy remarks which lead to three technical fouls, including one for a frustrated MacEwan coaching staff. Nevertheless, MacEwan finished the game nearly doubling the Eagles 82-43.

Although the game was an effort put forth by MacEwan's entire bench, Gregg Frankson took home Player of the Game with his 15 points, three assists and one rebound.

Saturday's game had a continuance of aggressiveness, but MacEwan once again took an early lead, up 24-13 after the first quarter. MacEwan continued this consistency right to the end of the game, ending with another win 98-62.

Although the Griffins dressed only 10 players due to multiple injuries, head coach Ryan Dunkley was pleased with his teams' defense both nights. Stephan Burke was the team warrior for the weekend, coming away with stitches. He contributed a very physical play to help beat the Eagles, putting away 11 points Friday and 17 on Saturday. Evan Schwindt also got back to form as he scored 13 points Friday and 22 Saturday. Frankson matched Schwindt Saturday and added 22 of his own.

The Griffins are currently standing with a record of 14 wins and four losses. The men hit the hardwood again this coming weekend February 5 and 6 to take on the fourth place Lakeland Rustlers at home to try and steal the first place position in the North. Friday at home, the tipoff is at 8:00 pm.

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