Jordan Deweger breaks all-time scoring record

While it wasn't the result the men's basketball team was hoping for in their 69-48 loss last night to Niagara College, there was still plenty to celebrate. 4th year Jordan DeWeger began the game 24 points away from breaking the Redeemer All-Time Career Points Record. Going into the game, the record was held by Hall of Fame basketball star Eric Builthuis.

With 8 points in the first half for DeWeger, it looked like the record may stand for another night as he need to double that total and put up 16 in the second half. However, determined to make it happen in front of the home fans, DeWeger and his teamates kept pushing in the second half and closed the gap to 7 points with 3 minutes to go. With a bucket just under the 3 minute mark and then points at the 2 minute and 1 minute mark, Jordan needed just 1 point to take the record.

Niagara scored with 45 seconds to go. Redeemer took a time out and walked the ball up the court. Jordan got the ball and went to the net, drawing a foul with 15 seconds to go. With a packed gym and the fans cheering, DeWeger stepped to the line and sank both free throws for the record.

After the game, Jordan had this to say on breaking the record. "It wasn't really on my mind during the game. It hit me a little bit towards the end of the game but it was just really great to be able to do it at home in front of the home fans".