LENNOXVILLE, Que. – For the first time in the RSEQ regular season, the Bishop's Gaiters men's basketball team will play twice in three days.  On Thursday, Nov. 15 they face the No. 9 McGill Redmen in Montreal while Saturday, Nov. 17 the Laval Rouge et Or are in Lennoxville. Both games tip-off at 8 p.m.
 
Last time out
Bishop's (1-0 RSEQ, 5-3 vs U SPORTS)
Kevin Davis (Baltimore, MD/Digital Harbor H.S.) led the Gaiters to a thrilling 78-75 win over the UQAM Citadins in front of a boisterous Mitchell Gymnasium crowd last Saturday night.  He scored 19 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, added six assists, two steals and two blocks. Abdul Kamane (Montreal, Que./Vanier College) scored 17 and Jordan Thornhill (Montreal, Que./John Abbott College) 13 points to round out the Gaiters in double figures.
 
Coach's Corner
"We have to focus on McGill first," said Gaiters' head coach Rod Gilpin on how the Gaiters will prep for the two games against different opponents.
 
"We want to keep doing what we are doing and carry the positives out of Saturday's game.  We are battling a few injuries and are trying to figure out our rotation.  We have to limit bad quarters.  Overall we were good against UQAM but we faltered in the second quarter."
 
Thursday, Nov. 15 @ McGill
No. 9 McGill Redmen (2-0 RSEQ, 5-2 vs. U SPORTS)
8 p.m.
Love Competition Hall
Webcast: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/mcgill/
Tickets: http://mcgillathletics.ticketmob.com/event.cfm?cart&showTimingID=170917
 
The Redmen snuck by UQAM 62-60 to open the season last Thursday at home. Then they beat Laval 67-57 in Quebec City on Saturday.
 
"McGill has talent from the top to the bottom of their roster," added Gilpin. "They are the team to beat in our league."
 
Veteran guard Alex Paquin led the way for McGill with 20 points in their opener and 13 in game two. Noah Daoust, brother to Gaiters' Josh, led the Redmen with 18 points at Laval.

The Redmen will be shorthanded as Paquin, Daoust, Avery Cadogan and Isaiah Cummins along with assistant coach Aleks Mitrovic will represent Canada at the FISU 3x3 Basketball World University League Finals in China from Nov. 15-18.  Complete story is here.
 
Saturday, Nov. 17 vs. Laval
Laval Rouge et Or (0-2 RSEQ, 4-6 vs U SPORTS)
8 p.m.
Mitchell Gymnasium
Webcast: www.gaiters.ca/webcast
Tickets: www.gaiters.ca/tickets
 
Laval fell 75-67 to Concordia in Montreal in overtime last Thursday then lost 67-57 to McGill on Saturday in Quebec City.
 
"Laval is a talented and veteran team," said Gilpin. "They lost both games but will have a full week to prepare for us. It will be a challenge."
 
Nicolas Begin score 23 points and Vladimir Thomas added 17 in game one while Alexandre Leclerc went off for 27 in game two. He was the lone Laval player in double figures in that contest.
 
Next Up
After a busy week, the Gaiters play just one game next week.  They will be in Montreal on Saturday, Nov. 24 to face the Concordia Stingers at 6 p.m.
 
Social Corner
Stay up-to-date anytime with the Bishop's Gaiters at www.gaiters.ca or on social media using @BishopsGaiters and #GaiterNation.
 
Coach Gilpin's blog is available at: http://gaiterbasketball.blogspot.com/
 
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