Concordia soared to a commanding 94-47 victory over McGill, led by an impressive 18-point performance from Aurele Ouellet. A quick start in the first quarter (20-6) set the tone for the rest of the game.
In this RSEQ 2024-25 university basketball clash, Concordia left no doubt of its superiority. While official attendance figures were not recorded, the venue was estimated to be around 80% full, creating an electric atmosphere. Concordia wasted no time establishing control with an early 18-2 run, wrapping up the opening quarter at 20-6 and never looking back.
Their defensive pressure forced McGill into turnovers and tough shot attempts. On offense, Concordia displayed excellent ball movement, racking up 23 assists overall. McGill’s attempts to rally hinged on the determination of players like Sean Herscovitch, who led his team with 10 points, and the rebounding prowess of Luis Micourt, who hauled in 10 boards. However, these individual efforts weren’t enough to counter Concordia’s balanced attack.
Concordia widened the gap in the second period (22-14) and effectively sealed the game in the third (22-8), demonstrating both perimeter marksmanship and dominance in the paint. The high-flying tempo continued into the fourth quarter (30-19), where fans witnessed more scintillating plays from Ouellet, who tallied 18 points, and from sharpshooter Miguel Doyon-Jeremy, who contributed big three-pointers. On the other side, McGill’s George Lefebvre showcased timely blocks, striving to keep his team in contention.
Rebounding was a decisive factor, with Concordia collecting 47 boards against McGill’s 25. Their aggressiveness also translated to a solid performance at the free-throw line, converting 23 of 29 attempts (79.3%). The largest scoring run was in the early stages, as Concordia pushed the pace and broke open the game for good.
When the final buzzer sounded, Concordia held a comfortable 94-47 advantage. This result will undoubtedly push McGill to make adjustments, while Concordia cements its position as a top contender in the conference. The fans were treated to an exhibition of both offense and defense, underscoring why Concordia stands out as a force in this year’s competition.