Ottawa Skyhawks can't hold off Windsor
February 11, 2014 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Ottawa SkyHawks News Release
A field trip day for students in the Ottawa / Gatineau region was kicked off by a speech from Owner and Author Gus Takkale, local player Eric Kibi, and team co-captain Ryan Anderson. It was more than just basketball for the 37 schools attending as the pre-game "Reach for the Sky" presentation outlined to take responsibility for their results, aim high, believe, PHP (Purpose, Hunger and Passion), and eliminating excuses. That's the elements to make things happen in school and life.
In front of the largest and loudest crowd of the season at close to 3600 screaming fans, the SkyHawks tipped off against the Windsor Express for the 6th time this season and still looking for the first win against the number one team in the league.
Ottawa came off with all cylinders firing and kept a tight grip on the score leading by 9 points mid-way into the first and trailing by just 1 point at the end of first quarter, 24-25.
Windsor retaliated with back to back to back baskets and upped their lead by 8 points going into the half.
Justin Tubbs brought the fans to their feet with a reverse slam dunk mid-way through the 3rd quarter. Swarmed after the game by cameras and sharpies for his autograph, Tubbs thanked his fans and said "it's all in a day's work, part of the game".
Coach Jackson said "with this amazing atmosphere, I don't even think the kids noticed the score board, which is great" he went on to say "but we still have to do some work".
Windsor finished the SkyHawks off with a final score of 113-103.
Coach Jackson had to admit "We have to move on from this, with another big game tomorrow, but I'm proud of how the boys played and Tirrell had some good D, leading with rebounds. Although we wanted to give the schools a win today, looks like they had a great time and tomorrow's another day, we'll bring them the "ÂW' then".
The Ottawa SkyHawks are hosting their first Basketball Clinic this weekend, kids age 8-17 will have the opportunity to learn from a NBA Champion, Jaren Jackson. Here's the schedule:
Saturday February 15, 2014
3:00 - 4:00: 8-12 years old
4:00 - 5:00 : 13-17 years old
Sunday February 16, 2014
10:00 - 11:00: 8-12 years old
11:00 - 12:00 : 13-17 years old
WHERE
Canadian Tire Centre
COST
$85 + HST
INCLUDES
Pro Coaching
SkyHawks T-Shirt
Free Ticket to game
Today's stats between Windsor Express and Ottawa SkyHawks
Tuesday, February 11th, 2014
Opponent: Windsor Express
Arena: Canadian Tire Centre
Final Score: Ottawa 103 Windsor 113
Leading Ottawa scorers: Justin Tubbs 26 points
Leading Windsor scorers: Stefan Bonneau 20 points
Leading Ottawa rebounders: Tirrell Baines 8 rebounds
Leading Windsor rebounders: Kevin Loisele 8 ebounds
Ottawa Standing: 16-19
Windsor: 25-7
Next Home Game at Canadian Tire Centre:
Early Bird Valentine: Wednesday Feb 12, 2014 7:30 pm vs Mississauga Power
Date Night: Saturday Feb 15, 2014 at 7:30 pm vs London Lightning
Family Matinee: Sunday, February 16th, 2014 at 2:00 pm vs Mississauga Power
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