After a string of 15 wins, the Canisius Crusaders's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They lost to Bishop Timon-St. Jude at home by a decisive 75-61 margin. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Canisius' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Johnny Esposito, who scored 14 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was Pat Benzer, who scored 15 points along with two steals.
Bishop Timon-St. Jude had a senior duo take command as Jacob Humphrey scored 37 points along with five rebounds and Jaiden Harrison dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Humphrey has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nakyhi Harris, who scored nine points.
Canisius' defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 20-3. As for Bishop Timon-St. Jude, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-2.
Canisius has the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute at 1:30 p.m. on February 18th. Canisius knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past six contests -- so hopefully St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute likes a good challenge. As for Bishop Timon-St. Jude, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Cardinal O'Hara at 4:00 p.m. Bishop Timon-St. Jude knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past 23 matchups -- so hopefully Cardinal O'Hara likes a good challenge.
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