Adam Boyd, Griffins Silence Concordia Thunder

The Griffins improved to a .500 record (6-6) in a low-scoring affair on home court, needless to say the win was a grind right to the death. MacEwan would prevail 60-56.

Adam Boyd adds a veteran presence to a young team. Photo by Dat Bui 

Adam Boyd would once again a centrepiece in the Griffins offence shooting an efficient 5-8 and 4-6 from three-point range, his best performance from beyond the arc since going 4-5 on the November 17th. He would grab 10 rebounds and player of the game honours. Boyd has been heating up lately, averaging 13.7 points per game and a stellar 45% from three point land.

Holding the potent Thunder (8-4) attack fronted by the north division leading scorer, Milos Prijovic who shredded a smaller Griffins defence scoring 21 points predominantly in the paint. Although without Keith Gerdes's inside defence that number would substantially higher.  But MacEwan's defence held the rest of the Thunder to just 35 points. The Griffins would also close the first frame strong, a point of improvement coming in to this semester.

Seaid Deria was also a key energy player Friday night, finally finding productive spots around the hoop, a skill he's learned to develop situated at the power forward position. The Ottawa native would score 13 points with five boards.

Jereniuk using his speed to find the hole. Photo by Dat Bui

Thomas Jereniuk has also found his niche in the Griffins offence as primary point guard. But that doesn't make him less of a savvy scorer, finding his way to the tin when the opportunity presents itself. He would add five points, three dimes and a pair of steals.

The Griffins will embark on a four-game road trip starting with the second half of the Concordia home-and-home, before returning home on February 2nd to host NAIT.