Team BC plays for bronze in men’s basketball

The Team BC men’s basketball team started out with a bang against Alberta at the Sport for Life Centre Wednesday evening, beginning with a 10-6 lead in the first five minutes of the game. Alberta fought back though and made several successful 3 pointers, to turn around the game and eventually win 71-56.

Scoring summary

Team BC: 14-19-9-14: 56
Team AB: 17-18-17-19: 71

Team BC scoring leaders

PAIGE, Adam (Surrey) – 13 points

MCCHESNEY, Liam (Prince Rupert) – 12 points

SCOTT, Caelan (Victoria) – 11 points

Quotes:
WILLEMSEN, Jacob (Tsawwassen)

On his favorite part of the overall Games experience
“My favorite part [of the Games] has been just getting out to play, the atmosphere, and having lots of people coming out – I think BC probably has the best fans out of all the provinces.”

JANSEN, Reid (Kamloops)

On his favorite part of the overall Games experience

“Playing all these great athletes and players. It is definitely an amazing experience coming here, once in a lifetime for us. It’s been awesome so far.”

On the athlete village

“I’ve enjoyed hanging out with my teammates and bonding together— it’s been fun.”

Team BC will play for the bronze medal against Quebec on Friday, August 4 at 14:15 CDT at the Duckworth Centre in Winnipeg.