Record Crowd Sees Mill Rats Dismantle Miracles 128-110
December 23, 2015 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
Record Saint John Mill Rats Crowd
(Saint John Riptide)
(Saint John, NB): The Saint John Mill Rats set a franchise record with 6,646 fans who came out to see the new-look Mill Rats dismantle the Moncton Miracles, 128-110, at Harbour Station in preseason action.
The Mill Rats opened strong on the strength of hot shooting from the perimeter. Gabe Freeman and Doug Herring both his two threes to open the action as Saint John put 43 points on the board in the first quarter to the delight of the crowd.
In the second quarter the bench got their first experience in Harbour Station, but nerves and sloppy execution allowed the Miracles to grab a 66-64 halftime lead.
Saint John lept out of the gate to start the third and built a sizable lead, and cruised to an 18-point win.
Doug Herring lead the Mill Rats with 33 points, Corey Allmond chipped in 19, and Anthony Anderson and Gabe Freeman each had 16. Saint John shot 19-37 from behind the arc.
James Justice led Moncton with 18 points.
The Mill Rats open the season Saturday in Charlottetown at the site where last season ended on a buzzer beater in Game 5 of the playoffs. They return home Sunday at 4pm for the season opener to host the Halifax Hurricanes.
Holiday Fan Drive Promotions!
The Mill Rats announced tonight two promotions for the holiday week:
(1) Buy (2) Adult season tickets now and receive (2) FREE Youth season tickets
(2) Use your ticket stub from the Dec 23rd exhibition game to get 1/2 price admission for games on Dec 27 and Dec 30th!
Season and flex 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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