Stingers Survive the Gaiters

Stingers Avenge Previous Loss to Gaiters in 86-84 OT Thriller.

SportsVince Morello — Published January 18, 2015 | Updated January 18, 2015 at 7:49pm

Stingers guard Ricardo Monge led his team in scoring with 23 points, stepping up in the absence of notable starters. Meanwhile, first-year Stinger Ken Beaulieu continued to show consistency and growth in his game with a 14-point night.

The Gaiters were led by former Concordia Stinger Kyle Desmarais, who scored a game-high 29 points in defeat.

The Stingers looked to distance themselves from Bishop’s in the third quarter, amassing a 12-point lead. However, the Gaiters would claw their way back, eventually tying the game and forcing overtime.

In overtime, the game was still a back and forth affair. However, with 32 seconds left, Stingers center Jean-Louis Wanya scored the go-ahead basket, giving Concordia the victory.

With the win, the Stingers now improve to a 2-3 record. Their next game will conclude the home and home series versus the Gaiters on Saturday, January 17.