Third-year guard Stefan Anisko netted 24 points in a losing cause on Saturday as the Cape Breton Capers fell 86-68 to the visiting St. Francis Xavier X-Men. Photo by cc /ccArticle contentThe Cape Breton Capers men’s and women’s teams ended the first half of the Atlantic University Sport basketball season in the losing column at the Sulivan Fieldhouse on Saturday.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 contentIn men’s play, the Capers fell 86-68 to the visiting St. Francis Xavier X-Men. Cape Breton trailed by just one point, 59-58, after three quarters but were overwhelmed 27-10 in the fourth quarter.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentRookie forward Nicolar Niare, with 21 points, and second-year guard DJ Jason, with 18 points and 15 rebounds, shone for the 7-3 X-Men.Article contentArticle contentTop scorers for the 6-4 Capers were third-year guard Stefan Anisko (24 points), Aaron Cunningham (13 and Josiah McKnight (12).Article contentArticle contentAttendance was 638.Article contentArticle contentIn women’s action, the Capers were defeated 75-60 by the St. Francis Xavier X-Women after leading 35-33 at halftime. St. FX pulled safely ahead in the third quarter by outscoring Cape Breton 28-13.Article contentArticle contentFourth-year guard Mali Straker, with 24 points and 10 rebounds, and third-year forward Shannon Neita, with 16 points and 16 rebounds, paced the 7-3 X-Women.Article contentAmanda Cruickshank poured in 20 points for the 1-9 Capers. Alicia Bowering helped out with 12.Article contentArticle contentSt. FX dominated in the rebound department wih a 56-31 advantage.Article contentArticle contentAttendance was 431.Article contentArticle contentThe university basketball season resumes Jan. 9 with the Cape Breton teams visiting the New Brunswick Reds.Article contentArticle content
UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL: Capers end first half on a losing note
