Aaron Cunningham of the Cape Breton Capers, left, looks for a pass option as he’s watched by Devawn White of the Saint Mary’s Huskies during Atlantic University Sport men’s basketball action at Homburg Centre in Halifax on Saturday. Cape Breton won the game 79-77. Contributed/Edurado Ibarra Edurado IbarraArticle contentThe Cape Breton Capers picked up a pair of wins and losses during the opening weekend of Atlantic University Sport basketball action in Halifax.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 contentIn men’s action, the Capers downed the Saint Mary’s Huskies 79-74 at Homburg Centre on Sunday afternoon.Article contentArticle contentTafarian Black had a team-high 20 points while Aaron Cunningham and Tayshaun Thomas, off the bench, each chipped in with 16 points for the Capers (2-0).Article contentArticle contentJayrell Diggs had a game-high 21 points while Jasha’juan Downey recorded 19 points and Jonah Crowther and Dawson John, off the bench, added eight points each for the Huskies (0-2).Article contentOn Saturday, Cape Breton beat Saint Mary’s 79-77.Article contentCunningham and Sacade Kasamba, off the bench, led the offence with 16 points apiece while Black had 13 points and Liai Tong posted 12 points for the Capers.Article contentDiggs and Crowther each had 19 points while Devawn White dropped 14 points for the Huskies.Article content Alicia Bowering of the Cape Breton Capers, left, works her way to the net as she’s challenged by Sophia Das of the Saint Mary’s Huskies during Atlantic University Sport women’s basketball action at Homburg Centre in Halifax on Sunday. Saint Mary’s won the game 72-67. Contributed/Edurado Ibarra Edurado IbarraArticle contentIn women’s action on Sunday, the Capers lost 72-67 to the Huskies.Article contentEmily Dikdan netted 18 points while Lauren Armstrong had 14 points, and Angong Jacob recorded 13 points for Saint Mary’s (2-0).Article contentAlicia Bowering recorded a team-high 18 points while Amanda Cruickshank had 17 points, and Kristen Taylor notched eight points for Cape Breton (0-2).Article contentOn Saturday evening, Cape Breton was beaten 83-65 by Saint Mary’s.Article contentArmstrong dropped a game-high 29 points while Jacob had 15 points, and Sophia Das, off the bench, had 11 points for the Huskies.Article contentCruickshank had a team-high 23 points while Bowering recorded 14 points, and Lily Francois scored eight points for the Capers.Article contentThe Capers teams will return to the court on Friday when they host the New Brunswick Reds. The women play at 6 p.m., followed by the men at 8 p.m.Article content
UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL: Cape Breton Capers men sweep opening weekend with Saint Marys Huskies, womens team drops two
