Express Sink River Lions, 112-90
January 10, 2016 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Windsor Express News Release
(WINDSOR, ON) The Windsor Express (4-3) had a strong fourth quarter against the visiting Niagara River Lions (2-4), outscoring them 34-13 to come away with a 112-90 win on Sunday afternoon.
The first quarter saw a lot of back-and-forth baskets between both teams until the midway point. Windsor finished the first quarter with a 24-23 advantage.
The second quarter opened up with a three pointer from Adam Blazek to put the River Lions within 2, 26-24. The River Lions took control and were able to create a ten point lead over the Express before the midway point of the quarter. Brandon Robinson's bonus situation at the buzzer put the Express back in the lead, and went into halftime with a 57-55 lead.
The second half started with a dunk from Clinton-Springer Williams, followed by a quick three pointer from Tony Bennett. The rest of the quarter saw back-and-forth baskets between both teams. Windsor was able to make a comeback with Brandon Robinson's four points in the last minute of the quarter. Alex Johnson gets a buzzer beater bucket to give Windsor a 78-77 lead.
The fourth quarter didn't see a basket until the 10:43 when Logan Stutz drained a three. The momentum shifted in the favour of the Express when they went on a 13-3 run, and the River Lions Maurice Bolden's two handed slam seals the Express victory, 112-90.
Brandon Robinson had a double double in tonight's win, putting up 32 points (game high) and 13 rebounds. Maurice Bolden also had a double double, putting up 22 points and 17 rebounds (game high).
Logan Stutz put up 26 points for the River Lions. Adam Blazek had a double double (12 points, 10 rebounds).
The Windsor Express will travel out east this Thursday, January 14th to take on the Moncton Miracles at 6:00pm EST/7:00pm AST. The next day, the Express will travel to Charlottetown to take on the Island Storm on Friday, January 15th for a 6:00pm EST/7:00pm AST start.
The Windsor Express return to The WFCU Centre on Sunday January 17th to host the Orangeville A's for a 2:00pm game start.
Windsor Express Stat Leaders:
Points Rebounds Assists
Brandon Robinson (32) Maurice Bolden (17) Tony Bennett (7)
Chris Commons/Maurice Bolden (22) Brandon Robinson (13) Maurice Bolden (6)
Tony Bennett (20) Ljubisa Vrcelj (8) Adrian Moss/Brandon Robinson (5)
Niagara River Lions Stat Leaders:
Points Rebounds Assists
Logan Stutz (26) Adam Blazek (10) Sammy Zeglinski (7)
Da'Quan Cook (16) Mike Allison/Da'Quan Cook (8) Adam Blazek (5)
Clinton Springer-Williams/Adam Blazek (12) Sammy Zeglinski (7)
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National Basketball League of Canada Stories from January 10, 2016
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- Express Sink River Lions, 112-90 - Windsor Express
- Lightning Zap A's - London Lightning
- Island Storm Exacts Payback on Saint John - Saint John Riptide
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