RYERSON'S BAKOVIC MOVES INTO SECOND IN OUA

SCORING

By: Jim McLarity                                                                                         Posted Jan 30, 2010

TORONTO, Ont. -- Ryerson Rams forward Boris Bakovic (Toronto, Ont.) has moved into second place in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) career scoring following a game-high 31-point effort in Saturday's 78-70 loss to the No. 2 Carleton Ravens in Ottawa.

In his fourth-year with the Rams, Bakovic has recorded 1,896 points during his career with Ryerson. On Saturday, the two-time OUA all-star moved into second on the OUA career scoring list, surpassing Lakehead's Kiraan Posey who tallied 1,879 points from 2003-06 and 2007-09.

Kevin Dulude holds the league's record for most career points with 2,092, which he amassed from 2000-05 with the RMC Paladins. Dulude is also the only player in OUA history to reach 2,000 career points.

Bakovic became Ryerson's all-time scoring leader in 2008-09, surpassing previous leader Jan-Michael Nation, who recorded 1,312 points for the Rams from 1998-02.

Weekend losses to the Ravens and the No. 5 Ottawa Gee-Gees has dropped Ryerson's record to 6-10. Despite the two losses in the nation's capital, the Rams have been playing well in recent weeks. After winning twice on the road last weekend, Ryerson played Carleton and Ottawa tough, losing by eight points to the defending national champion Ravens and nine points to the Gees-Gees. Earlier this month, the Rams lost to Ottawa by 29 and Carleton by 40 points at Kerr Hall. Saturday's 78-70 loss was the smallest margin of defeat for Ryerson against Carleton since a 79-75 loss in 2001. The Rams last victory over the Ravens was an 81-74 win on January 8, 2000.

Ryerson returns home next weekend to face the Queen's Gaels (9-8) on Friday and the RMC Paladins (0-17) on Saturday at Kerr Hall.

LADY RAMS SPLIT IN OTTAWA

TORONTO, Ont - The Ryerson Rams women's basketball team had a crucial weekend in the nation's capital, taking on Ottawa and Carleton, and came away with one win and one loss.

The Rams started the weekend off on a winning note, defeating Ottawa 80-76 on Friday night. Ashley MacDonald led the Rams offensively, netting 22 points while adding four three-pointers to her nation-leading total. Kelsey Wright also hit four three-pointers for the Rams and ended with 16 points. Angela Tilk recorded a double-double in the win with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Lisa Goldring added 14 points in the win.

The Rams couldn't continue their winning ways on Saturday, falling to first-place Carleton 60-39. Wright was the only Ram to score in double digits, with 10 points.

Ryerson's record moves to 10-8 on the season and the Rams are tied with Ottawa for fourth in the OUA East.

The Rams will have another important weekend next weekend, this time at home, when they take on Queen's and RMC.

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