X-Men handle Panthers in 88-67 exhibition win

Antigonish, NS – The StFX X-Men picked up an 88-67 victory over the UPEI Panthers in pre-season exhibition action Saturday afternoon at Coach K Court.

The X-Men established an early lead in the game and did not relinquish it.

The three pointers falling early on for the X-Men as Avan Nava and Jamie White were sharp for X in the opening minutes of the game.

StFX held a 22-11 lead with under four minutes to play in the opening frame, closing out the quarter with a 31-18 advantage.

The second quarter was closer in scoring as the teams traded baskets and STFX holding a 21-19 edge.

Halftime closed out with the blue and white up 52-37.

The STFX defense stepped up in the third quarter, holding the Panthers to only 11 points as they upped their lead to a commanding 78-48 after three quarters of play.

The Panthers won the fourth quarter 19-10 but the lead was too much to overcome as the X-Men took home the 88-67 win.

STFX had a well-balanced offensive effort as David Muenkat, White and Nava all contributed 15 points apiece. Justin Andrew netted 12.

For the Panthers Jonas Kessler scored a game-high 23 points and Kamari Scott added 10.

UPEI will next see action when they take on Saint Mary's in Halifax on October 17^th.

The X-Men will play host to Memorial on Thursday evening, October 14^th in a 7:00 pm tip-off.

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Courtesy Krista McKenna, STFX Sports Information