PREVIEW: #7 Gee-Gees gearing up to face the Lions on home court

Photo: Greg Mason
Photo: Greg Mason
November 7, 2024

Saturday, November 9

  • The Matchup: #7 Ottawa Gee-Gees (3-1) vs. York Lions (0-2)
  • Location: Montpetit Hall
  • Tip-off: 8 p.m.
  • Last Meeting: Ottawa 86, York 75 – Dec. 1, 2023, at Tait McKenzie Centre

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Points (per game): Justin Ndjock-Tadjore – 18.0  
    • Assists (per game):  Jacques-Melaine Guemeta – 3.3
    • Rebounds (per game):  Jacques-Melaine Guemeta – 6.3
  • The Gee-Gees suffered their first loss of the season, falling 61-51 to Waterloo. Aside from that, Ottawa has been together three solid victories.
  • Justin Ndjock-Tadjore and Jacques-Melaine Guemeta have been standouts. The veteran Gee-Gees are joined by transfer, Ankir Choudhary. The three have been key in creating a high-powered offence.
  • Justin Ndjock-Tadjore scored 20 points in each of the Gee-Gees wins. In the loss, he contributed 12 points.

QUEEN'S GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Points (per game): Liam Rietschin – 15.5
    • Assists (per game): Travon Hamilton – 4.5 
    • Rebounds (per game): Nate Makolo – 8.0  
  • The Lions have played two games this season, losing both. In their meeting with Ontario Tech, they lost by a four-point margin (86-82).
  • Liam Rietschin has logged the most minutes for the Lions so far this season. Leading the way with 15.5 points per game, Rietschin played a full 40 minute game against Ontario Tech.