Saskatchewan's Nik Goncin, Erica Gavel undefeated in wheelchair basketball
Both Goncin and Gavel are getting ready for wheelchair basketball playoffs
Regina's Nik Goncin came up big when his team needed him.
The 23-year-old men's wheelchair basketball player led all scorers as Canada came from behind to beat Argentina 68-62 on Tuesday.
I know I say this after every game, but that crowd... OH MY GOD, you guys are incredible! I am so proud to be Canadian <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamCanada?src=hash">#TeamCanada</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WBC?src=hash">#WBC</a>
—@goncinGoncin picked up his second double-double in the tournament with a game-high 18 points and 12 rebounds.
There won't be much time to celebrate, however, as Canada will take on Puerto Rico this afternoon in the quarter-final. Tip-off is at 4:30 p.m.
Gavel one step closer to gold
Not to be outdone, the women's wheelchair basketball team remains undefeated following an 82-51 win against Brazil on Tuesday.
Prince Albert's Erica Gavel scored four points and pulled down three rebounds in only six minutes on the court.
What a rush!! Thank you Canada for the best atmosphere I've ever played in! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/amazing?src=hash">#amazing</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TO2015?src=hash">#TO2015</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/offtothesemis?src=hash">#offtothesemis</a> <a href="https://t.co/rUoMqNf2DF">https://t.co/rUoMqNf2DF</a>
—@EricaGavelGavel, who is competing in the Parapan Am Games for the first time, was very excited following the win:
If you enjoyed CAN's <a href="https://twitter.com/WCBballCanada">@WCBballCanada</a> game today, Watch roockie player <a href="https://twitter.com/EricaGavel">@EricaGavel</a>'s reaction post game! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBCPARAPANAM?src=hash">#CBCPARAPANAM</a> <a href="http://t.co/mJZYkTuJVQ">pic.twitter.com/mJZYkTuJVQ</a>
—@CaroCalveGavel and Canada will have a day off to prepare for their semifinal match against Argentina on Thursday.
Here is when Saskatchewan athletes are competing next:
Wednesday, Aug. 12 (all times in CST)
Swimming
- Women's 200m IM SM10 final at 5:20 p.m. (Samantha Ryan, Saskatoon)
Sitting volleyball
- Canada vs Colombia at 1 p.m. (Dave Marchand, Rosthern)
Athletics
- Women's 100m T53 at 3:23 p.m. (Ilana Dupont, Saskatoon)
- Women's 400m T53 at 5:46 p.m. (Ilana Dupont, Saskatoon)
Men's wheelchair basketball
- Quarter-final: Canada vs Puerto Rico at 4:30 p.m. (Nik Goncin, Regina)
Thursday, Aug. 13
Cycling
- Mixed Time Trial B (Road) at 9:05 a.m. (Shawna Ryan, Saskatoon)
Athletics
- Women's 800m T53 final at 1:42 p.m. (Ilana Dupont, Saskatoon)
- Women's 100m T53 final at 4:30 p.m. (TBA)
Swimming
- Women's 100m Freestyle S8 at 7:05 a.m. (Morgan Bird, Regina)
- Women's 100m Backstroke S10 at 3:23 p.m. (Samantha Ryan, Saskatoon)
Women's wheelchair basketball
- Semifinal: Canada vs Argentina at 4:30 p.m. (Erica Gavel, Prince Albert)