Mill Rats Fall to London On The Road
January 29, 2012 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
(London, ON): The Saint John Mill Rats, presented by Rogers, dropped a road contest against the #1 London Lightning 125-99 at the John LeBatt Centre in London, Ontario.
London jumped out to a quick 11-2 lead to start the game. The Mill Rats settled down to close within 26-23 before Eddie Smith's jumper bounced in at the buzzer to give the hosts a five point lead at the end of the first quarter.
The second quarter proved disastrous for Saint John as the Lightning struck with a 20-2 run to begin the quarter. At the half the score was 60-37 in favour of London.
The Mill Rats played basically even in the second half, but never manage to close the deficit to threaten the home team.
Darren Duncan led the Mill Rats with 22 points, Isaac Kuon scored 20, Courtland Bluford 18, and Kevin Francis 13. Gabe Freeman led London with 29 points and 10 rebounds. The Mill Rats shot 36.8% from the floor while the Lightning shot 55.1%.
Saint John drops to 12-14 on the season while the Lighting improve to a league best 21-6.
Due to the Summerside Storm's loss the night prior to the Halifax Rainmen, the Saint John Mill Rats remain 2 1/2 games ahead for the fourth and final NBL Canada playoff position.
Saint John returns home for a three game homestand beginning with the Moncton Miracles at Harbour Station on Wednesday February 1st at 7:00pm. KVHS and SJHS boys varsity teams will battle each other at Harbour Station prior to the Mill Rats' game, beginning at 4:30pm.
National Basketball League of Canada Stories from January 29, 2012
- Mill Rats Fall to London On The Road - Saint John Riptide
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