Anderson Lifts Mill Rats over Miracles 123-111
Published on February 7, 2016 under National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
Saint John Mill Rats Take on the Moncton Miracles
(Saint John Riptide)
(Moncton, NB): The NBL Canada's all-time leading scorer, Anthony Anderson scored 32 points to lift a road-weary Saint John Mill Rats over the Moncton Miracles 123-111 on Saturday night at the Moncton Coliseum.
Saint John trailed at the end of of all of the first three quarters culminating in a 90-86 deficit heading into the fourth quarter in hostile territory. With the Miracles having been winners of two straight over the Mill Rats, Saint John needed a boost.
Anderson shot an efficient 13-21 from the field and also found his teammates open with 4 assists to go with 5 rebounds and 4 steals. His three point play with under a minute sealed the game for the Mill Rats.
Former Miracle, Johnny Mayhane, found his stroke and scored 22 points on 5-11 from behind the arc.
Gabe Freeman added 17 points, Doug Herring Jr 12 points and 8 assists, Corey Allmond 11 points, and Anthony Stover 10 points, 13 rebounds and 7 blocks.
Saint John improves to 10-6 while Moncton drops to 5-11.
The Mill Rats are currently 3-1 on a five-game road trip. Saint John ends the road trip in Charlottetown against the Island Storm on Thursday February 11th before returning home on February 18th against the Orangeville A's.
Upcoming Road Trip:
February 11th 7PM EST - Island Storm
Road games can be viewed live online by visiting www.nblcanada.ca and clicking the Watch NBLC tab.
Single game, flex, and prorated season tickets are on sale at the Harbour Station Box Office or by calling 506-657-1234 or by visiting www.harbourstation.ca.
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