Mill Rats Lick Wounds from Tough Road Swing
Published on November 21, 2014 under National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
(Saint John, NB): The Saint John Mill Rats finished a two game Ontario road swing 0-2, dropping games in Mississauga and Brampton on Thursday and Friday.
On Thursday night against the Mississauga Power, the Mill Rats lead 63-59 at the half and the two teams were tied going into the fourth quarter at 83. In the fourth quarter the Power exploded for 50 points and won 133-119. Anthony Anderson led the Mill Rats with 28 points and Kenny Jones 22.
Then a short term turnaround for Saint John saw them playing an 11am morning school day game against the Brampton A's. The Mill Rats tired legs were evident from the tip as they fell behind 26-8 early. The A's lead at the half 76-50 and closed out the win 136-110. Anderson scored 31 and Jones 18.
Mississauga and Brampton combined to shoot 43-85 (51%) from three point land.
"This was a tough road trip for us," said Mill Rats Head Coach Julian King. "Hopefully it was a wake up call, and we are looking forward to the favorable confines of Harbour Station this Sunday."
The Mill Rats are now 3-3 on the season.
Storm Brewing (Game 2pm Sunday)
The Mill Rats are back in action at Harbour Station this Sunday November 23rd at 2pm against the Island Storm. (Tickets were misprinted to read 1pm but the actual tip off is 2pm).
The Storm are coming off an overtime win in Moncton earlier this week and stand at 2-4. They have recently made a number of roster changes and will be looking to move up in the standings. Tickets for the game are available at www.harbourstation.ca.
SEASON TICKETS STILL ON SALE!
Pro-rated season and flex tickets are on sale at the Harbour Station Box Office! Please visit or call the box office at 506-657-1234 to pick your up.
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