UWS 73-52 Glasgow BUCS National Trophy
UWS take down Glasgow University for the third time in 2021-22 to advance to the quarter finals of the BUCS National Trophy behind Daniels’ 24 point outing.
UWS West men began their National Trophy campaign in November as they took down Edinburgh University less than 24 hours after booking their spot in the Scottish National Championship Final. A second round match up versus rivals Glasgow University was next on the cards, a well established match up this season after the the two sides have met twice previously this season alone. The West would look to their previous outings of knocking the current BUCS Tier 1 holders out of the Scottish Trophy and taking the league match up too, to spur on a third consecutive victory over the side.
A slow start saw a galvanized Glasgow run up an early 12 point lead during the opening quarter. A defensive emphasis and change of personnel from Head Coach Johnathan Macleod saw a 36-6 second period, giving UWS a 21 point half time lead.
A call up from the 2nd team saw debutant Paul Doherty play a crucial role with his new team mates, supporting sharp shooter Javon Daniels. Guards KiShawn Monroe and Jack Thomson would prove key on the defensive end that allowed Jaylen Franklin and Javon Daniels to run out in transition – who remained hot from the Scottish National Title game as he posted 24 points as UWS ran out 73-52 winners.
The West will now face Sheffield Hallam in the last eight of the tournament, a historic milestone as UWS Basketball plays its first English opponent, rising from the bottom tier of BUCS Basketball.
Head Coach Johnathan MacLeod commented
“Brilliant game, fantastic to go 3-0 over such a fantastic opponent like Glasgow. Last Scottish team standing in the bracket, so we fly the flag for Scotland with pride.”
Johnathan MacLeod, Head Coach
Team captain and Scottish Internationalist, Jack Thomson, also commented post game,
“It’s fantastic to make it to the next round, coming back from Myerscough, I came looking to play at the highest level and I am proud to say we can do that at UWS. The journey continues and we have a tough game coming up and a busy schedule, preparation will be key.”
Jack Thomson
UWS will next be in action with partnership side Renfrew Rocks in the Scottish National League as MacLeod and a number of UWS players look to remain undefeated, before returning to BUCS competition against Strathclyde.
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