Capers down X-Men 98-87

The Cape Breton University Capers men's basketball team improved to 2-1 on the season with a 98-87 victory over the StFX X-Men Wednesday in Sydney.

Meshack Lufile had a game-high 35 points and 11 rebounds to pace the CBU offence.

Kelson Devereaux with 15 points and fve rebounds and Seth Amoah with 10 points, four rebounds and three assists were other key contributors for the Capers.

Kevin Bercy led the X-Men with 23 points and eight boards.

Julius Antoine added 16 points and even boards for the visitors while Cameron Walker chipped in with 12 points.

The Capers will be back in action Saturday when they hit the road for a 8 p.m. contest with the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds.