Rainmen Take Game One of Rogers Fan Cup
Published on January 29, 2011 under Premier Basketball League (PBL)
Saint John Riptide News Release
The Halifax Rainmen drew first blood in the win-loss column of the newly minted Rogers Fan Cup challenge, downing the Mill Rats 97-84 at the Metro Centre in Halifax.
After a short early lead by the Mill Rats, the Rainmen regrouped to take a 21-14 lead after the first quarter. Saint John dug themselves a 28-16 hole in the second quarter. Anthony Anderson's driving three point play gave the Mill Rats the lead again at 38-36. And Steve Deluca's three pointer beat the halftime buzzer and tied the score 44-44 a piece.
Halifax roared out of the gate after halftime on the strength of a 13-2 run to take a 57-46 lead. The lead ballooned to as many as 18 points and Halifax led 76-61 to start the fourth quarter. Saint John never recovered to mount a challenge.
The game also marked the debut of new Halifax Head Coach Mike Evans, who is now 1-0 in the PBL, and the Rainmen improve to 5-2. Saint John drops to 2-4.
The Mill Rats were led in scoring by Terry Martin with 21 points while Anthony Anderson and Rob Diggs chipped in 14 a piece. The Rainmen were led by Marshall Brown with 20.
The Mill Rats are home on February 3rd to host the division leading Quebec Kebs at 7:00pm. The February 4th home game has been rescheduled for February 11th and the opponent will be the Halifax Rainmen.
The Mill Rats will be making a special appearance at the Rothesay Atlantic Superstore tomorrow from 1-3pm to sign autographs. Come out and meet several Mill Rat players in person!
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