Horns a perfect 2-0 at home

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s and women’s basketball teams kicked off their Canada West season with home sweeps.

The Pronghorns women’s team downed the MacEwan Griffins 69-50 Saturday night at the 1st Choice Savings Centre, while the Horns men outlasted the Griffins 96-79 for 2-0 starts for both teams.

In the women’s game, the Pronghorns put the shackles on the Griffins, only allowing 15 points in the first half.

The Griffins managed to get a little more offense going in the second half with 15 points in third quarter and 20 in the fourth, but the Pronghorns outscored their opponents in three of the four quarters to salt the win and the home sweep.

Kacie Bosch had 17 points for the Pronghorns and Amy Mazutinec had 13. Logan Moncks chipped in with 11 points.

Katie Keith led Lethbridge with nine boards.

In a back-and-forth thriller, the Horns men prevailed as fifth-year senior Zac Overwater earned the double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Mike Pierzchala had 20 points.

Eric Pierce also hit double digits for Lethbridge with 15 points to go along with 10 rebounds and his own double-double.

Kyle Peterson had nine assists for the Pronghorns.

The Pronghorns head to Kelowna Friday and Saturday to face the UBC Okanagan Heat.