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Hurricanes Triumphant over Riptide 102-93

March 17, 2017 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
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Hurricanes Triumphant over Riptide 102-93
Hurricanes Triumphant over Riptide 102-93
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Halifax, (NS) - Billy White had 25 points and 14 rebounds as the Halifax Hurricanes defeated the Saint John Riptide 102-93 in front of a season high 3,090 fans at Scotiabank Centre on Thursday evening.

Halifax jumped out to a 24-21advantage following the first quarter but Saint John came on strong in the second, to lead by 5 points as the teams headed to the locker rooms at halftime 49-44. The Hurricanes cut into the Riptide's lead but trailed by 2 points at the end of the third quarter. A strong, determined effort in the final frame sealed the victory with Halifax outscoring their Atlantic Division rival 35-24.

Along with White, Michael Poole had 22 points and 10 rebounds. Joey Haywood had 16 points and was a perfect 3 for 3 from the foul line to give Halifax their 22nd victory of the NBL Canada's Regular Season.

Gabe Freeman led the Saint John attack with 29 points and 11 rebounds and Darin Mency chipped in with 25 points and 4 rebounds.

The Hurricanes head to Charlottetown this Sunday to play the first of a home-and-home series against the Island Storm before the two teams return to Scotiabank Centre on Wednesday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m.




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