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BRECLAV, Czech Republic - Spencer Watson and Brayden Point scored shootout goals as Canada nipped Switzerland 4-3 on Wednesday to claim a semifinal berth at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial under-18 mens hockey tournament. Alex Cappa Jersey . Canada was first in the Group A standings despite finishing tied with the Swiss and Czech Republic, which beat Sweden 5-2 also Wednesday, with five points apiece. The Canadians beat the Czechs and Switzerland during the preliminary round. The Czech Republic, which earned a 4-3 shootout win over Switzerland during the preliminary round, took second spot. Switzerland forced overtime with Simon Kindschis goal at 4:28 of the third, his second of the game. Point, Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad scored in regulation for Canada, which is chasing a sixth straight tournament title. Kevin Fiala had the other goal for Switzerland, which was outshot 41-24 by Canada in the game. After an off-day Thursday, Canada will face Russia in semifinal action Friday. 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Vanderbilt struggled to make shots and a jumper by Matthew Fisher-Davis, who had 12 points, ended a more than five-minute scoring drought.The Golden Eagles controlled the run of play the rest of the way. A steal and dunk by Johnson provided a 72-48 lead and set off a celebration on Marquettes bench.I always play to the passing lanes and get to my spot on defense, Johnson said.Drew formerly coached at his alma mater Valparaiso, where he led the program to two NCAA tournaments in five years. However, his new team struggled against the Golden Eagles, who made 13 3-pointers.I thought the first half we did some nice things on the defensive end, Drew said. The second half they came out, hit the two quick 3s on us. We never seemed to get into a rhythm or much momentum after that.The Commodores got their only lead of the game, 40-39, on a baseline jumper by Noah Cressler with 25 seconds left in the half.Luke Kornet led Vanderbilt with 15 points.What it always comes down to is being aggressive and making plays, Kornet said. I think, especially in the second half, we got away from that. We havee to grow from this and get better. Vita Vea Jersey. .BIG PICTUREVanderbilt: Kevin Stallings, who left to take the job at Pittsburgh, was the winningest coach in Commodores history. So, Drew will face some pressure to be competitive in his first season. The 7-foot-1 Kornet is already showing he can be a force at both ends of the court.Marquette: The Golden Eagles must fill the void for the loss of Henry Ellenson, one of the programs most highly touted recruits who left after one season for the NBA. Coach Steve Wojciechowski has deep, quick lineup that overwhelmed Vanderbilt.TURNING POINTWojciechowski said he fully expected his team to carry a lead into the half. Instead they trailed by two points. The Golden Eagles simply turned up the pressure and went on a decisive run to put the game away. They hit 3s and we kept them at the free-throw line, Wojciechowski said. Otherwise, I think we would have went into halftime winning.A UNIQUE EXPERIENCEThe teams in the Veterans Classic not only get to play competitive basketball, the players also get a first-hand look at life at the Naval Academy campus and meet with the Midshipmen.This has been an amazing experience, more than anyone could have expected, Marquettes Luke Fischer said. The hospitality has been phenomenal. The things we got to do and see is really something we can treasure for a long time.UP NEXTVanderbilt: The Commodores face a tough test in their home opener Tuesday against cross-town rival Belmont, which is the preseason favorite to win the Ohio Valley Conference.Marquette: The Golden Eagles play their home opener Monday against Howard, whose athleticism should provide a solid test. China Jerseys CheapWholesale Nike NFL JerseysNFL T-shirts From ChinaChina NFL HoodiesCheap Jerseys WholesaleCheap Jerseys Free ShippingNFL Jerseys Cheap ' ' '