Third-year guard Stefan Anisko, seen in action earlier this season, paced the first-place Cape Breton Capers with 20 points in a 77-72 win over the Acadia Axemen on Friday. Photo by Vaughan Merchant /Vaughan MerchantArticle contentThe Cape Breton Capers overpowered the Acadia Axemen 77-72 in Atlantic University Sport men’s basketball play on Friday.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 contentArticle contentArticle contentAfter trailing the host Axemen 37-34 at halftime, the first-place Capers (6-2) roared back to claim the second half by a 43-35 margin.Article contentArticle contentThird-year guard Stefan Anisko paced Cape Breton with 20 points. Liai Tong, with 13 points, and Tayshaun Thomas, with 10, also reached double figures. Tafarian Black helped the cause with 12 rebounds.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentGuards Ryan Regault (16 points), and Malko Young (15 points) were the top scorers for Acadia, now 6-3.Article contentArticle contentAttendance was 502.Article contentArticle contentWOMEN’S CAPERS REMAIN WINLESSArticle contentArticle contentIn women’s action at the Stu Aberdeen Court, the Acadia Axewomen drubbed the visiting Capers 83-43.Article contentArticle contentAmanada Cruickshank netted 14 points for Cape Breton, which trailed 52-18 at halftime.Article contentArticle contentBianca Helmig poured in 19 points for the 6-3 Axemwen with Samantha Russell supplying 17 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists.Article contentArticle contentThe Capers fall to 0-8.Article contentArticle contentBoth Cape Breton teams will be in Halifax on Saturday to take on the Dalhousie Tigers. The women’s game starts at 6 p.m. with the men’s game following at 8 p.m.Article content.Article content
UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL: Comeback win for Capers
