Express Struck by Lightning, 123-115
January 22, 2016 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Windsor Express News Release
(WINDSOR,ON)- Kevin Loiselle returned to The WFCU Centre for the first time since signing with the London Lightning (8-2). London outscored Windsor (5-6) in the fourth quarter to extend their winning streak, with a final score of 123-115.
The Lightning opened up the first quarter by going on a 9-0 run. Adrian Moss put the Express on the board with a three pointer. The Express were not able to catch up to the Lightning's double digit lead. Shaquille Keith knocks down two free throws to end the quarter, and the Lightning finished with a 30-19 advantage.
The second quarter did not fare out well for Windsor for the first half. London extended their lead by as much as 23 after the midway point, leading 55-32. Near the end of the quarter, Shaquille Keith lobs a pass over to Kirk Williams Jr for the And 1, bringing the score within 7. London ended the half with a 58-51 lead.
The second half saw a different Express team. Tony Bennett gave the Express their first lead of the game when he hit a three pointer, making it a one point game, 67-66 at the 8:08 mark. The Express outscored the Lightning 39-24, and went into the final quarter of the game with a 90-82 advantage.
Windsor's lead going into the fourth disappeared after Nick Okorie sunk a three with 9:51 left in the game, taking the lead by 1, 92-91. The momentum shifted in Windsor's direction after a big block from Maurice Bolden at the 9:10 mark. Tony Bennett added five points after the block to put Windsor back in the lead, 99-93. However, the lead disappeared in the last three minutes of the game, and London came away with their fifth straight win, 123-115.
Tony Bennett put up a game high 32 points. Chris Commons and Maurice Bolden each added 19 points of their own.
Adrian Moss added a double double, 10 points and 12 assists.
Akeem Wright was London's leading scorer with 26 points, and Tyshawn Patterson added 25 points. Stephen Maxwell grabbed a game high 20 boards.
The Windsor Express are back at The WFCU Centre on Saturday, January 23rd and will host the Niagara River Lions for a 7:30pm game start.
Coach Brumpton will also be honoured at the game on Saturday as well.
Season tickets, flex packs, and single game tickets are on sale now.
Visit www.windsorexpress.ca for pricing information.
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