Team North America splits points, trails Team World at Continental Cup

Kevin Koe. (Anil Mungal)

LAS VEGAS — Team North America is still facing an uphill battle against Team World at curling’s Continental Cup.

The North American squad salvaged a split in points with a win, a loss and a tie during the men’s team scramble Saturday afternoon, putting them behind Team World 17.5 to 6.5.

Canada’s Kevin Koe picked up the win for the North Americans with a 7-3 decision over Bruce Mouat of Scotland.

American John Shuster fell to Switzerland’s Peter de Cruz 6-2.

Canadian Brad Gushue and Sweden’s Niklas Edin settled for a 4-4 tie.

Team World grabbed 2.5 out of three available points in the women’s team scramble earlier Saturday as it moved closer to snapping a six-year winless streak at the tournament.

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