Miracle Shot Propels Moncton over Mill Rats
January 21, 2016 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
Saint John Mill Rats Head to the Hoop against the Moncton Miracles
(Saint John Riptide)
(Saint John, NB): A miracle shot at the buzzer propelled the Moncton Miracles over the Saint John Mill Rats, 101-98, at Harbour Station.
Ricky Volcy sprung free for a game tying shot under the basket with 1.6 seconds left, but Ty Beaty's desperation heave before the halfcourt line hit off the glass and sank in for the win.
Gabe Freeman led Saint John with 30 points and 12 rebounds, Ricky Volcy 20 points, Anthony Anderson 13, and Anthony Stover 10. James Justice led Moncton with 23.
The loss drops Saint John to 7-5, but the Mill Rats remain in 2nd place behind the Halifax Hurricanes. The Miracles improve to 4-6.
The team travels to Halifax next Thursday before heading out to Ontario to face the River Lions again and then the London Lightning. They 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:
January 28th 7PM AST - Halifax Hurricanes
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.
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