Kitchener, ON – January 2, 2025 – The Sudbury Five secured a hard-fought victory against the KW Titans, winning 115-110 in a closely contested game at the KW Titans’ home court. With this win, the Sudbury Five improved their record to 7-2, matching the Titans’ standing.
The game started with a competitive first quarter, where the Sudbury Five edged out the Titans 26-25. The second quarter saw the KW Titans rally back, taking a brief lead. However, the Five’s resilience shone through as they responded with a strong performance, closing the half ahead 56-60.
Key players for the Sudbury Five included Ja’myrin Jackson, who led the team with 27 points, and Charlie Marquardt, contributing 19 points. The Five displayed a well-rounded offensive strategy, shooting 49.4% from the field and converting 80% of their free throws.
The Titans, despite their loss, showcased impressive shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 17 three-pointers at a 45.9% clip. Jordan Burns was a standout performer for the Titans, scoring 25 points and providing 11 assists. Dominick Welch and Darian Jones also made significant contributions, with 5 and 11 points, respectively.
The game was marked by its intensity, featuring 12 lead changes and 6 ties. The largest lead of the game was held by the Titans at 16 points during the third quarter, but the Five rallied back, outscoring the Titans in the fourth quarter 31-20, sealing their victory.
Team Statistics:
– Sudbury Five:
– Field Goals: 42-85 (49.4%)
– Three-Point Percentage: 41.2%
– Free Throws: 24-30 (80.0%)
– Rebounds: 42
– Assists: 20
– KW Titans:
– Field Goals: 40-82 (48.8%)
– Three-Point Percentage: 45.9%
– Free Throws: 13-16 (81.3%)
– Rebounds: 44
– Assists: 26
Check out the full boxscore.
The Sudbury Five will look to build on this momentum as they head back to host the Pontiac Pharaohs on January 4, 2025. The Titans head on the road to take on the Windsor Express on January 3, 2025.