Express Defeat River Lions, 118-115
January 2, 2016 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Windsor Express News Release
(WINDSOR, ON) The Windsor Express (2-2) won their second game in a three game stretch against the visiting Niagara River Lions (1-2), with a final score of 118-115.
The first quarter opened up with Chris Commons sinking a hook shot. Windsor held Niagara off defensively, not allowing them to score a basket for two minutes. Windsor lead the entire quarter, and closed the first with a 28-20 advantage.
Jonathan Dunn started the second quarter off with a three pointer to bring the score within four, but Tony Bennett responds right after with a bucket to keep the Express in the lead. The Express held the lead for the remainder of the second quarter and went into halftime with a 56-52 lead.
The Niagara River Lions came back in the third quarter and took the lead a few times. However, Windsor came out and closed out the third quarter with an 88-87 lead.
Da'Quan Cooks hit a jumper to start off the final quarter of the game, and Brandon Robinson responded with a three pointer to keep the Express in the lead.
Sammy Zeglinski attempted a three pointer in the last few seconds of the game to seal the win, but it bounced off the rim, and the Express walked away with a win, 118-115.
Brandon Robinson put up a game high 35 points for the Express. Chris Commons and Tony Bennett each had 29 points of their own.
Adrian Moss had 12 assists and 7 steals, a game high.
Logan Stutz of the Niagara River Lions had a double double (34 points, 13 rebounds). Sammy Zeglinski also had a double double (26 points, 18 assists).
The Express will close their three game stretch on the road against the London Lightning on Sunday, January 3rd at 2:00pm.
The next Express home game will be on Sunday, January 10th at The WFCU Centre, with a 2:00pm start.
Windsor Express Stat Leaders:
Points Assists Rebounds
Brandon Robinson (35) Adrian Moss (12) Chris Commons (7)
Chris Commons (29) Chris Commons (7) Brandon Robinson (6)
Tony Bennett (29) Brandon Robinson (7) Maurice Bolden (5)
Niagara River Lions Stat Leaders:
Points Assists Rebounds
Logan Stutz (34) Sammy Zeglinski (18) Logan Stutz (13)
Sammy Zeglinski (26) Logan Stutz (6) Sammy Zeglinski (8)
Jonathan Dunn (16) Marcus Lewis (4) Da'Quan Cook (8)
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