KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Trinity Western lost 79-72 against Thompson Rivers in a non-conference game that saw the Spartans get offence from 11 different players Saturday at the Tournament Capital Centre. 

Jerric Palma and Josh Belvin led TWU with 11 points apiece, while Belvin added a team-high eight rebounds and three steals.

The game provided an opportunity to prepare for the back half of the Canada West season, with 10 players play 11-plus minutes. Kyle Christoffersen had two blocks in just four minutes of action. 

Dami Farinloye led TRU with 19 points. 

QUOTABLE
Trevor Pridie, TWU Head Coach
"It's nice to get a couple of exhibition games before we start season up again. It's great to see some of the guys like Kyle, Jaden Mesfin and Tyler Sipma, who have worked hard this past semester, get quality minutes and an opportunity to play in meaningful stretches of the games. Kyle showed us some of the potential he has and what he can do in this league. I thought Connor (Platz) had a solid first weekend back which was huge for us. Getting guys reps with Connor and starting to play together with that group is going to be key for us this semester."

NEXT UP
The Spartans return to Canada West action Jan. 10-11 with a trip to Victoria to play the No. 1-ranked Vikes. 

About Spartan Athletics
As official members of U SPORTS, the Spartans currently compete in 13 sports in the Canada West conference, including women's and men's soccer, volleyball, basketball, hockey, cross country and track & field, as well as women's rugby sevens. TWU also competes as an independent team in men's rugby and women's and men's disc golf. Since TWU entered U SPORTS in 1999, the Spartans have won 14 U SPORTS team championships and 34 Canada West team championships.

About Trinity Western University
Recognized for quality, TWU has received seven consecutive A+ rankings for Quality of Teaching and Learning, holds three Canada Research Chairs, and wins national championships in CIS sports. More importantly, lives are changed at TWU through its whole-person, Christ-centred approach to education. With a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree-completion programs, TWU equips leaders of character and competence to make a positive impact in the lives of others.  

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