The Voyageurs literally win in the second half

The Voyageurs du Cégep de Sept-Îles in men’s basketball recorded their sixth victory in seven games this season, defeating the Kioki du Cégep de Saint-Félicien on Saturday morning, at home.

After a so-so first half, even though it was leading 34-19 at the break, the Septilien team showed its true colors for its first game of 2023 on the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean/Côte-Nord collegiate circuit (RSEQ D3).

She outscored her rivals 33-6 in the second half for a final score of 67-25.

“The guys lacked guts and it took them a long time to run to get back on defense,” lamented Denis Gagnon, for the performance of his troops in the first half. A very different observation for the rest of the match when his team played with confidence as they did before Christmas.

The only other negative point of the match, the lack of success from the free throw line, but also in terms of three-point shots. “This week, that will be what will be put forward (free throws), because in a tight game it hurts. »

For the overall performance, the Voyageurs coach highlighted the attitude of his captain Émie Marquis for his communication with his teammates throughout the game. For the performance on the match sheet, it goes to Loïc Séguin, author of 12 points.

The Septilian formation welcomes Alma on Saturday February 4, 6 p.m.

Thereafter, it will be two games against Baie-Comeau and as many against Jonquière, a team that is fighting with Sept-Îles for first place. Denis Gagnon aims to finish at the top of the standings so that the finals will be played locally and in front of his vociferous supporters. “With what we had as a start to the season, we want this advantage. »