The Thunder Basketball teams split a doubleheader at home last night as both teams returned to game action after the semester break.
The Thunder Men’s Basketball team defeated UW-Barron County 85-61, Theo Hayes paced the Thunder with 18 points and 16 rebounds. Donald Gordon scored 17 points, Darius Williams added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Juwan Thompson scored 11 points with 9 rebounds in the non-conference win. This is the second time the Thunder have defeated the Chargers this season.
The Thunder Women’s Basketball team lost 95-66 to Rainy River in the opening game on Wednesday at home. Drewrez Budreau led the Thunder with 27 points, Kayla Jackson added 13 points and Taylor Klassen scored 11 points. Jaiden Cofield pulled down 21 rebounds in the game.
Both Thunder Basketball teams begin conference play on Friday night at Central Lakes College, followed by a home doubleheader on Saturday afternoon vs. Northland Community and Technical College.