Prince George, B.C. – The UNBC Timberwolves scored their first victory of the Canada West basketball season Friday night at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre.

The Timberwolves were led by Rhys Elliott’s 21-point night in defeating the Trinity Western Spartans 80-71.  UNBC now has a 1 and 4 record on the season.  Trinity Western, at 2 and 3, got 20 points from Patrick Vandervelden.  The T’wolves held a 39-30 lead at the half.  The teams meet again tonight at 7.

The women’s game saw Trinity Western score a 68-61 victory to up their record to 4 and 1.  Jesse Brown paced the winners with 21 points.  Maria Mongomo also scored 21 for the 0 and 5 Timberwolves.  The women finish off the weekend set starting at 5 this afternoon.