Jean-de-Brébeuf secured an important 76-66 victory over Dawson in a game where perimeter shooting and rebounding dominance played a crucial role. Led by Edouard Gauthier, the visitors held off Dawson’s late push.
The first quarter was a back-and-forth battle, with Julius Ferguson and Gauthier hitting key three-pointers. A Ferguson three and a steal by Giorgio Azzi, leading to an easy layup, put Jean-de-Brébeuf ahead 22-19.
In the second quarter, the visitors set the tempo with a shooting streak from Gauthier, knocking down two consecutive threes to extend the lead. Dawson, with Dieu-Jr Uzubahimana at the helm, tried to respond, but their poor shooting from beyond the arc hurt them. At halftime, Jean-de-Brébeuf led 40-31.
The third quarter was an offensive clinic by Jean-de-Brébeuf. A 10-0 run, including a thunderous dunk by Alexandre Lelièvre off a Gauthier assist, pushed the visitors' lead to 20 points. Dawson fought back with a pair of threes from Lucas Biangue, but they still trailed (67-47).
The final quarter saw Dawson make a last-ditch comeback attempt. Biangue and Uzubahimana led a charge that cut the lead to just five points. However, a clutch steal by Isaac Pierre-Louis and a fast-break layup sealed the deal. Two free throws by Gauthier closed out the 76-66 win.
Player of the Game: Edouard Gauthier (25 points, 4 three-pointers, and offensive leadership).