Mill Rats Defeat Division Leading Hurricanes for 4th Time
January 28, 2016 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
Saint John Mill Rats Control the Ball vs. the Halifax Hurricanes
(Saint John Riptide)
(Halifax, NS): The Saint John Mill Rats defeated the division leading Halifax Hurricanes for the 4th time this season, this time by the score of 115-104 at the Scotiabank Centre.
The Mill Rats are the lone team in the NBL Canada to defeat the Halifax Hurricanes, who now hold a record of 9-4. Saint John improves to 8-4.
The first quarter was tight as Saint John led by just 23-22 after one. In the second quarter, the three point shooting of Johnny Mayhane and Corey Allmond helped build a 54-43 Mill Rats lead at the half.
In the third quarter the Mill Rats kept the pressure on and built a 73-53 advantage heading into the final stanza.
A spirited comeback by the Hurricanes in front of their home crowd, cut the deficit to as close as 100-96. But it was again Johnny Mayhane who answered the call with two three pointers in the final 3 minutes to maintain the lead.
Mayhane led the Mill Rats with 26 points (6-7 shooting from three), Gabe Freeman 22 points & 11 rebounds, Anthony Stover 19 points, Anthony Anderson 17, Corey Allmond 12, and Ricky Volcy 10. Cliff Clinkscales led Halifax with 18.
The team travels on Tuesday to Ontario to face the River Lions again and then the London Lightning. They then return to the Martimes and play on the road against the Miracles and Island Storm, before returning home on February 18th against the Orangeville A's.
Upcoming Road Trip:
February 3rd 7PM EST - Niagara River Lions
February 4th 7PM EST - London Lightning
February 6th 7PM AST - Moncton Miracles
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.
Images from this story
 Saint John Mill Rats Control the Ball vs. the Halifax Hurricanes |
National Basketball League of Canada Stories from January 28, 2016
- Express Drop Below .500 After River Lions Loss, 109-98 - Windsor Express
- Hurricanes Fall to Mill Rats - Halifax Hurricanes
- Mill Rats Defeat Division Leading Hurricanes for 4th Time - Saint John Riptide
- 500 Child Tickets Available for Clash at the Colosseum - Windsor Express
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
