Nathan Bilamu led Lakehead to a thrilling 89-85 victory over Toronto Metropolitan with a game-winning three-pointer in the final minute. Bilamu scored a game-high 33 points and dished out five assists, while Aaron Rhooms, the nation's top rookie last year, put up 29 points for the Bold.
The Toronto Metropolitan Bold forward was named the country’s rookie of the year in 2022, was drafted into the CEBL and has been an all-star in his first three seasons of OUA play.
The budding LU star scored a game-high 33 points, including what proved to be the game-winning three-pointer with 26.7 seconds left, leading the Thunderwolves past a Bold team looking for a share of top spot in the OUA Central, the final score 89-85.There were 23 lead changes in the game, including four in the final five minutes, neither team able to pull away far enough to feel comfortable.
Lakehead coach Ryan Thomson said Bilamu, in his fourth season of eligibility, has developed into one of Ontario’s top players. Eduardo Hernandez-Bautista opened the fourth with a three pointer that put Lakehead in front, and an Adrian Nowak three made it 78-71.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL LAKEHEAD THUNDERWOLVES TORONTO METROPOLITAN BOLD NATHAN BILAMU AARON RHOOMS
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