Hurricanes Defeat Miracles

March 9, 2016 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Halifax Hurricanes News Release

Halifax Hurricanes Forward Anthony Criswell
(Halifax Hurricanes)

Halifax, (NS) - Halifax Hurricanes Basketball Club defeated the Moncton Miracles 97-89 in NBLC action March 9th, at the Scotiabank Centre. After suffering two losses in a row, the Hurricanes are back in the win column, with this win the Hurricanes are 15-7.

Hurricanes led the Miracles at the end of the first quarter 24-19. In the second quarter the Hurricanes outscored the Miracles 25-22, and lead 49-41 at halftime. In the third quarter the Miracles outscored the Hurricanes 24-25. The Hurricanes outscored the Miracles 24-23 in the final quarter and the Hurricanes prevailed; The final score of the game was 97-89.

Guard, Justin Johnson led the Hurricanes and all scorers with 31 points and 6 rebounds. Forward, Billy White scored 19 points. Forward, Anthony Criswell scored 11 points. Center, Kyle Hunt scored 10 points.

Guard, Tydran Beaty led the Miracles with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Guard, James Justice scored 21 points for the Miracles. Guard, Dextler Strickland scored 11 points.

The Hurricanes will face the Saint John Mill Rats tomorrow evening, on Thursday March 9th at the Scotiabank Centre. The Hurricanes have seven home games remaining in the regular season. Contact info@halifaxhurricanes.ca or visit www.halifaxhurricanes.ca for ticket information.

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