KELOWNA - The Spartans put a bow on their regular season on Saturday, extending their win streak to four games, taking down the UBCO Heat 80-69.

The game was knotted at 31 apiece heading into the second half, but the Spartans went on a 19-0 run to open the third quarter, and never looked back. 

Jack Vandenberg (Vancouver, B.C.), went absolutely ballistic, going 7-11 from three and 10-15 from the field to lead all scorers with 27 points. Logan Stewart (Langley, B.C.) tied his career high of 19 points, making good on 6 of his 9 shots, four of which came from beyond the arc. Marcus Shankar (Campbell River, B.C.) also hit double figures, scoring 11 of his own on 50% shooting. Connor Platz (Langley, B.C) was huge on the defensive end, having 6 blocks on the night.

NOTABLES

• Trinity Western controlled the game offensively, scoring 80 points while shooting an efficient 48.1% from the field, creating consistent advantages against UBC Okanagan's defense.

• Perimeter shooting was a decisive factor, as TWU knocked down 14 three-pointers at a 45.2% clip, stretching the floor and opening driving lanes throughout the game.

• Rebounding set the physical tone, with Trinity Western winning the battle on the glass 41–34, including 34 defensive rebounds to limit second-chance opportunities.

• Ball movement drove offensive rhythm, as TWU recorded 19 assists, reflecting strong spacing and unselfish play across the lineup.

• Bench production provided a major boost, contributing 40 points, allowing Trinity Western to maintain pace and scoring depth for all four quarters.

• Defensive pressure created momentum, as TWU forced 22 turnovers and converted them into 35 points, swinging control during key stretches.

• Game control was evident throughout, as TWU led for 61.5% of the game, built a 25-point largest lead, and executed late to close out the 80–69 win.

UP NEXT

The Spartans near future is yet to be determined, as they end their season with a bye week, and will know their play-in opponents when the rest of the league wraps up their regular seasons.

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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