River Lions Roar Past Bandits in Dramatic CEBL Final to Win 1st-Ever Championship
August 11, 2024 - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) News Release
Niagara River Lions celebrate win
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Champions of the CEBL jungle at long last, the Niagara River Lions should sleep soundly tonight.
The River Lions beat the Vancouver Bandits in dramatic fashion, 97-95, to hoist the championship trophy on Sunday at Montreal's Verdun Auditorium.
And yes, the team's champagne-soaked celebration included a player rendition of The Tokens' famous song The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
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