SHERBROOKE, Que. – After a strong start to their 2017-18 campaign the Gaiters men's basketball team is back in action at Concordia.  Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. in the Stingers season opener. 
 
RSEQ Week 1:
Bishop's (1-8, 1-0 RSEQ) grabbed their first win of 2017-18, 83-77 over UQAM (3-10, 0-1 RSEQ), to open the RSEQ men's basketball season.  The Gaiters were led by Abdul Kamane (Montreal, Que./Vanier College), who had 24 points in 28 minutes on the floor.  Joany Castor Thadal (Saint-Leonard, Que./Champlain-St. Lambert) had 22 points and Alex Boissé (Sherbrooke, Que.) had 19 points and four boards and four assists.
 
2017-18 Stingers:
Concordia went 5-13 in preseason play.  Returning for the Stingers is Ken Beaulieu, three-time RSEQ all-star, and team leader in points and rebounds in 2016-17.  Veteran guard Ricardo Monge is also back. 
 
2016-17 Match-ups:
Concordia took all four of the match-ups last season. 
Feb. 22, 2017 – Concordia 79 Bishop's76 (Lennoxville, Que.)
Jan. 28, 2017 – Concordia 75 Bishop's 69  (Lennoxville, Que.)
Jan. 26, 2017 – Concordia 75 Bishop's 55 (Montreal)
Nov. 10, 2016 – Concordia 70 Bishop's 67 (Montreal)
 
Stat Leaders:
In the early going of the 2017-18 U Sports men's basketball season, David Belanger (Sherbrooke, Que./Champlain-St. Lambert) sits second in the national standings with 13 rebounds per game.  Kamane is seventh overall, averaging 24 points per game. 
 
Athlete of the Week:
Kamane was named the Provigo, Robert Lafond Athlete of the Week for his performance on Saturday night that solidified the Gaiters first win of the season. 
 
Watch Live:
The game will be webcasted, click here to watch. 
 
Social Corner:
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