CREDIT: COURTESY OF FANSHAWE ATHLETICS
Adam Jespersen in a game against Humber, which ended in victory on November 28.

At the halfway point of the basketball season, both of Fanshawe’s teams are doing excellently in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) league.

The women’s team is currently ranked third in the OCAA west division with seven wins and two losses.

Having a large roster of 15 players, the team is looking to continue its success in the second half. Defense has been impressive, holding opponents to an average of 54.9 points per game, the fourth lowest in the OCAA. Even more impressive is the team’s ability to get in the lane and push for baskets.

The team is leading the league in free throws made and attempted. Stephanie Antwi is leading the team, averaging 11.4 points per game and 7.1 rebounds. Six of her teammates are also averaging over five points a game.

The team is also ranked second in the league for steals, just half a steal per game behind the Sheridan Bruins in the top spot. The team is ranked 15th in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic (CCAA) Association. The team is hoping to continue their success and push for the OCAA championship in March.

The men’s team is currently in first place in the OCAA with eight wins and one loss, putting it in a great position looking to the championships in March. The team is also ranked third overall in the CCAA National rankings, as of December 6.

The team is leading the league in three-point percentage at an impressive 36.7 per cent. Its defense of the line is also strong, holding opponents to just 24 per cent, the second lowest in the league.

The dynamic trio – Chris Stanhope, averaging 21.1 points per game; Adam Jespersen, averaging 18 points per game; and Kyle Mc- Connell, averaging 13.1 points per game – is together scoring over half of the points for the team.

Jespersen is also leading in rebounds, averaging 8.7 per game. The guards are also working hard, running at every opportunity and setting up their teammates for baskets.

The team is currently the top Ontario team in the CCAA, ranking fourth. The Falcons are the only team to beat the Humber Hawks this season on November 28.

Both teams are excited about the second half of the season and their chances for the championships in March.