Mitchell's 27 Leads Millrats Past Montreal
January 23, 2009 - Premier Basketball League (PBL)
Saint John Riptide News Release
(January 23, 2009 Montreal Canada): The Manchester Millrats blew past the Montreal Sasquatch 131-113 at the Pierre Charboneau Centre in Canada, behind reserve guard Tommy Mitchell's 27 points.
Manchester used a 9-0 run to blow open a 58-59 halftime lead. Manchester's lead swelled to as many as 25 points in the 3rd quarter.
Mitchell, who joined the Millrats two weeks ago, was a star player for the Montreal Royal ABA team a year ago.
Manchester also got strong performances from Desmond Ferguson with 21 points, Sam Carey 16, and PJ Young 15. Montreal was lead by Randy Gill with 19.
With the win Manchester improved to 4-2 on the season, and are currently riding a four game winning streak.
Manchester returns to the Fieldhouse on the campus of Southern New Hampshire University to face the Quebec Kebs at 2:30pm. Tickets are available online or at the door. Doors open one hour prior to tip off.
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