Saint John 117-11 Moncton
The Saint John Mill Rats ended their season-long four-game losing skid on Wednesday thanks to a dominant 117-111 win over the Moncton Miracles.Saint John exploded in the third, building a 93-75 lead heading into the fourth after ending the first half up 49-48.
Anthony Anderson led the Mill Rats and the game with 42pts on 14-21 shooting. James Justice led Moncton with a triple-double of 24pts, 11ast, and 10rebs.
Saint John will take on the Island Storm Thursday in Charlottetown. Moncton will visit the Storm on Sunday.
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Halifax (16-7) at Niagara (10-17)
The Halifax Hurricanes started their three-game Ontario road trip on a positive note on Wednesday taking down the Niagara River Lions 100-95 at the Meridan Centre.The Hurricanes looked in control for much of the game until the River Lions pulled their deficit to only four points late in the fourth. However, clutch free-throw shooting (23-25) and a +7 rebound differential lifted the Hurricanes to a 17-7 record.
The win ties them with London (17-9) with the most wins in the NBLC. Those two clubs will play each other in London on Saturday.
Billy White led the way for the Hurricanes with 26pts and a perfect 6-6 performance from the free-throw line. Travis Releford impressed in his first game as a River Lion, posting a 19pts and five rebounds. Logan Stutz put up 13pts and 13rebs.
Halifax will continue their Ontario road trip on Friday in Orangeville. Niagara will take on the A's at home on Sunday.
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