Cape Breton Capers’ Liai Tong, left, goes for a shot as Prince Edward Island Panthers’ Sam Chisholm defends during AUS men’s basketball action on Saturday at Cape Breton University’s Sullivan Field House. The Capers men upset the Panthers 84-74. Photo by VAUGHAN MERCHANT, CBU ATHLETICSArticle contentThe Cape Breton Capers men swept a pair of games against the Prince Edward Island Panthers in Atlantic University Sport basketball action over the weekend, while the women’s team remains winless so far this 2025-26 season.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 ACTION Article contentArticle contentOn Saturday, the Capers men upset the Panthers 84-74 at the Sullivan Field House. Article contentStefan Anisko led Cape Breton (5-1) with 17 points, followed by Liai Tong with 16 points and Tafarian Black with 15 points. For the Panthers (1-5), Sam Chisholm led with 19 points, followed by Kyree Thompson with 14 points. Article contentArticle contentFriday’s game saw the Capers down the Panthers 84-65. Article contentBlack had a game-high 24 points for Cape Breton while Anisko and Tayshaun Thomas, off the bench, each scored 11 points. Article contentReserve players Nicolas Gonzalez Longarela and Tarrence Booker led the Panthers with 13 and 10 points, respectively. Article content Cape Breton Capers’ Ella Dunn, right, gets hold of the ball as teammate Emily MacNeil follows along during AUS women’s basketball action against the Prince Edward Island Panthers on Saturday at the Sullivan Field House. The Panthers defeated the Capers 57-47. Photo by VAUGHAN MERCHANT, CBU ATHLETICSArticle contentWOMEN’S SIDE Article contentThe Capers women, meanwhile, were hoping to capture their first victory of the season this weekend.Article contentHowever, the host team fell 57-47 to the Panthers on Saturday at the Sullivan Field House, marking their sixth consecutive loss. Article contentAmanda Cruickshank led Cape Breton with 10 points, followed by Alicia Bowering and Kristen Taylor each scoring nine points. Article contentFor the Panthers (4-2), Devon Lawlor led all scoring with 18 points, while Ella Simmons added 13 points and Regan Cornford, coming off the bench, had 10 points. Article contentOn Friday night, the Panthers defeated Cape Breton 63-48. Article contentLily Vrugteman led the visiting team with 16 points, while Grace Lancaster recorded 15 points and Simmons posted nine points. For Cape Breton, leading scorer Cruickshank dropped 12 points while Taylor had 11 points, and Bowering recorded nine points. Article contentUP NEXT Article contentThe Capers men and women are on the road for the next two weekends. They visit St. Francis Xavier’s X-Men and X-Women in Antigonish on Nov. 14, Acadia’s Axemen and Axewomen in Wolfville on Nov. 21 and the Dalhousie Tigers in Halifax on Nov. 22. Article content
UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL: Cape Breton Capers men sweep series against Prince Edward Island Panthers; women remain winless
