Cape Breton Capers’ Sacade Kasamba looks for a shot against the New Brunswick Reds on Saturday at Cape Breton University’s Sullivan Field House. The Capers fell 90-71 to the Reds. Photo by VAUGHAN MERCHANT, CBU ATHLETICSArticle contentThe Cape Breton Capers men’s three-game win streak came to an end against the New Brunswick Reds, while the women’s team were still in search of their first 2025-26 regular-season victory in Atlantic University Sport basketball action late last week.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentMEN’S ACTIONArticle contentArticle contentOn Saturday at Cape Breton University’s Sullivan Field House, the Capers men faced a strong Reds’ offence in a 90-71 loss against the visiting team.Article contentArticle contentReserve players Tayshaun Thomas and Mathieu Nader-Kalombo led Cape Breton (3-1) with 11 and 10 points, respectively.Article contentBrandon Laryea was the top scorer for the Reds (3-1) with 19 points, followed by Conner Landell (15 points) and, coming off the bench, Ben Power (11 points).Article contentThe Capers’ loss ended a three-game win streak.Article contentThat third win came against the Reds on Friday night, when Cape Breton captured an 83-77 overtime victory.Article contentThomas, coming off the bench, and Aaron Cunningham led the Capers with 12 points each. For the Reds, Marcus Barnes led with 15 points, followed by Landell (14 points) and Lareya (12 points).Article content Cape Breton Capers’ Amanda Cruickshank looks for a shot as New Brunswick Reds’ Katie McAffee tries to defend during AUS women’s basketball action on Saturday at Cape Breton University’s Sullivan Field House. The Capers women lost, 64-60. Photo by VAUGHAN MERCHANT, CBU ATHLETICSArticle contentWOMEN’S SIDEArticle contentThe Capers women started out strong in Saturday’s matchup against the Reds at Sullivan Field House — 48-43 for the home team after three quarters.Article contentBut the Reds’ 10-point run late in the fourth quarter ended up with the Capers losing 64-60, their fourth consecutive defeat of the 2025-26 season.Article contentArticle contentLeading scorer Amanda Cruickshank netted 31 points for the Capers (0-4), followed by Kristen Taylor (12 points).Article contentThe undefeated Reds (4-0) were led by Kylee Speedy and Katie McAffee, each scoring 13 points.Article contentOn Friday, the Capers dropped a 75-50 decision against the Reds.Article contentSpeedy and McAffee were once again New Brunswick’s dominant scorers, dunking in 22 and 16 points, respectively.Article contentFor Cape Breton, leading scorer Cruickshank netted 14 points, while Emily MacNeil came off the bench to add 11 points.Article contentUP NEXTArticle contentThis coming weekend, both Capers teams will host the Prince Edward Island Panthers (3-1 for the men, 2-2 for the women) at Sullivan Field House.Article contentOn Friday night, the women’s teams tip off at 6 p.m., with the men’s squads set to follow at 8 p.m. Then on Saturday, the women’s teams play at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s teams slated for 4 p.m.Article content
UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL: Cape Breton Capers men split duel with New Brunswick Reds, women yet to get season’s first win
