The UNB men’s basketball team fought hard for a victory last night, but lost to the Cape Breton Capers with a final score of 76-71. However, today’s game wasn’t as close.
 
The Varsity Reds fought hard against the Capers, but they were unable to capitalize with the ball, and ended losing 82-54.
 
“You can’t let your frustration effect what’s happening for the group,” said head coach Brent Baker.
 
The first quarter started off shakily, as the Capers had a 21-5 lead against the V-Reds, but the Reds were able to pick it up before halftime, as they tightened the game, down 35-26.
 
“We had a worse start my first year here, it’s just disappointing. We had a chance today,” said Baker.
 
In the second half the V-Reds continued to struggle.
 
“That’s why it’s called team. Goes in the record books as the score it is, right. Whether we have a player on the floor or not.”
 
Granted the loss was hard for the team, there are still a few positive notes to take from the game, one of them being the youth of the team.
 
With players suck as Seth Amoah, Aaron O’Brien, Matt Daley and Michael Fosu, the team will be able to build off their developing talents as V-Reds for next season.
 
“Matt Daley’s still in the learning process, but you noticed transition slowed down when we had him in the game. Things got a little better with Aaron O’Brien, played a little bit tougher inside,” said Baker.
 
“But those guys are all freshmen, they’re all first year guys. So that’s good for the future but that doesn’t really help us right now.”
 
The Reds next home game will be in the New Year, as they take on the UPEI Panthers and the Acadia Axemen, the weekend of Jan. 13.