Assumption University - Ambassador Yearbook (Windsor, Ontario Canada)

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Basketball with a tagsteam wrestling touch! Lancers' Moore preparing to pass off the basketball! .Qtr X Qv N HOME AWAY LANCERS I 111 , 94 I REDMEN 45 49 The razor-sharp Lancers launched their 1961- 62 Senior Intercollegiate Basketball League schedule in dynamic style by lambasting the OA.-VC conference entry 111-45. By registering this score Hank Biasatti's basket-happy hoop- sters established a new all-time scoring record for St. Denis Hall. Previous to that, the Lancers' highest scoring victory came at the expense of the McGill University Redmen, 106-48, and Feb. 20, 1959. The O.A.-V.C. quintet which made its league debut with this game, was certainly in the same class with that McGill crew of three seasons ago. They were outclassed from the opening whistle and certainly didn't look as if they belonged in the same league as the Lancers. The Lancers dazzled both at the free throw line and in scoring field goals. They pumped 101 shots at the basket and 43 of their attempts found the range for 42.5 percent accuracy. The squad connected for 25 of their 31 free throw attempts while the Redmen were successful on only 19 of their 31 charity tosses. RAMPAGING LANCERS RIP WESTERN, 65-50 While an overflow throng of 2,200 spectators whooped it up in New Year's Eve fashion, Bias- atti's rampaging hoopsters claimed their fifth straight conference victory by trimming the de- fending champion Mustangs 65-50 at St. Denis Hall. The triumph, accomplished in an expert and thorough manner, secured the Lancers in their first place berth in the conference standings. Assumption outclassed the Western squad in every department. The Lancers outplayed, out- hustled, out-rebounded, and outscored the Mus- tangs. Coach Biasatti shuffled his players in and out of the line-up freely, and although nobody was hot in the basket-scoring department, the Lan- cers' superior bench figured prominently in the victory. Sharing Top scoring honours were Assumption co-captain Ron Graham and former Lancer star, Leo lnnocente. Both counted for 13 points apiece.

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O llclndiii 2 V' Ron Jornes, Corolyne Wolling, Donielle Renier, Pot Tciricone, Don Skilling Ron Graham, Jock Kelly, Coach Hank Bicsctti, Chet Ciupa, Bob Horvoth, Bob Hanson, Bob Moore, Fronk Giblin, Dick Szemon, Tom Henderson Bernie Friesmuth, Bill Brown, George Nickson 5 i ' -.x fa

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HOME AWAY WARRIORS 54 92 LANCERS I BQ Q 94 ' Waterloo who had previously dropped a 94- 92 overtime decision to the Lancers at Kitchener, played another respectable game and managed to enjoy a fair share of the offensive play. Sup- erior rebounding and more a:curate shooting by Assumption made the difference as each team pumped 79 shots from the floor. The Lancers hooped 26 field-goal attempts for 33 percent accuracy while the Warriors, obviously disturbed by Assumptions strong defensive play, manag- ed just 20 field goals. At the same time the Lan- cers sparkled at the free throw line by sinking 17 of their 20 foul shots. Ron Graham was a standout performer on the attack for Assumption. He succeeded in sinking seven field goals and three free throws for 17 points. Jack Kelly, at the other guard position, was the only other Lancer to hit double figures in the scoring. He connected for 12 points. Frank Giblin, Bob Moore, and Dick Szeman combined for 29 points on the attack and were standouts on the backboards. LANCERS BURY QUEENS IN HOMECOMING CONTEST While a fine homecoming crowd of 1,500 hooted and howled with every flash ofthe score- board, Hank Biasatti's basket happy Lancers swamped the Queen's University Golden Gaels, 109-42. The coach was able to sit back and relax as his frolicking hoopsters ran wild at the ex- pense of a weak Queen's quintet. The Lancers forged into a fast 10-O lead and it ceased to be a contest before three minutes of playing time had elapsed. Biasatti gave each of his 12 eligible players the opportunity to get into action and each tal- lied at least three points. Five of them struck for double figures. Bob Horvath, at the guard posi- tion, was the Lancers' top point-getter with 14 points. Bill Brown and Bob lThe people's choicel Hanson counted 14 points each, Ron Graham hooped 11 points and Dick Szeman bagged 10. Highlighting the game was the crowning of Joanne Comuzzi as this year's homecoming Queen, during the half time ceremonies.