Halifax (U SPORTS) – Defensive player of the year David Muenkat propelled the STFX X-Men to a 107-98 win over the Queen’s Gaels in the third quarter-final game at the 2023 U SPORTS Men’s Final 8 basketball championship on Friday. Schedule & ResultsCBC Sports.caThe STFX X-Men started hot, getting out to a quick 10-0 lead, forcing the Queen’s Gaels to take an early timeout. In the first half, Queen’s shot only 25 per cent from the field and mismanaged the ball allowing STFX six steals. Brandon Aultman led the Gaels with 15 points, but the X-Men closed out the half up by a commanding 30 points. The win pushes STFX into the semifinal at 8 p.m. (all times Atlantic) on Saturday, and Queen’s drops to the consolation final at 2 p.m.BoxscoreNike Top Performers

Source: CBC News March 11, 2023 20:20 UTC