It may be a New Year, but the Lakehead Thunderwolves are continuing with the traditions they started in 2009 – winning traditions that is.
Jamie Searle and Joseph Jones dropped 15 point apiece and Yoosrie Salhia potted 10 and grabbed an equal number of boards in the Wolves 80-72 win over the visiting McMaster Marauders on Friday night.
Keenan Jeppesen had a game-high 24 for McMaster (5-4).
The Wolves lead the West Division with an impressive 8-1 record. The two teams match up again on Saturday night at the Thunder Dome.
In OUA women’s action, the Lady Thunderwolves improved to 6-3 on the season, downing McMaster 60-49. Lindsay Druery had 17 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side.