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The Niagara River Lions are a men's basketball team. Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, they are a member of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

River Lions Come Back Late to Shock Honey Badgers

July 27, 2025 - A game between the two teams on opposite ends of the conference standings came down to the last shot, but it was the East-leading Niagara River Lions that were able to emerge victorious in their seventh straight game. Trailing by as many as 23 points in the second quarter, Niagara leaned on the CEBL's all-time leading scorer in Ahmed Hill to get them back into the game and lead them to the 86-84 win over the Brampton Honey Badgers. Hill posted a team-high 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting for the River Lions, while... Full Story

How Khalil Ahmad Carried a Cool Confidence from California to Canada

July 24, 2025 - The first thing that comes to Khalil Ahmad's mind when he thinks back on his maiden CEBL title is a miss. Ahmad, long since known as the league's Clutch King, was absent only the Championship Trophy to complete his wide-ranging, impressive set of league accomplishments. Yet with a chance to ice the Niagara River Lions' first title, the sharp-shooting, cool-as-a-cucumber Corona, Calif., native missed a free throw. Before Ahmad knew it, then-Vancouver Bandits guard Koby McEwen nailed a three-pointer on the other end, ... Full Story

River Lions Expand Lead Atop East with Victory over Shooting Stars

July 20, 2025 - The Niagara River Lions have their eyes on a trip to Winnipeg for Championship Weekend. They can feel safer thinking about booking those flights now as the defending champions cruised past the Scarborough Shooting Stars 96-81 on Sunday at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, Ont. The River Lions expanded their lead atop the East to four games over the Shooting Stars with the victory. The 7-8 Ottawa BlackJacks remain 3.5 games back of the conference leaders. Niagara now sits at 12-5 following its fifth ... Full Story

River Lions Punch Playoff Ticket with Comeback Win over Honey Badgers

July 16, 2025 - Step 1 of the Niagara River Lions' championship defence is complete. The River Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 97-79 win over the Brampton Honey Badgers on Wednesday at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, Ont. It marked the fourth straight win for Niagara, which padded its lead atop the Eastern Conference at 11-5. The Honey Badgers have now lost six straight to fall to 4-14. Niagara has been in the playoffs every year since the CEBL's inception. "We wanna win the East. We wanna win the champi... Full Story

• River Lions Come Back Late to Shock Honey Badgers - July 27, 2025
  
• How Khalil Ahmad Carried a Cool Confidence from California to Canada - July 24, 2025
  
• River Lions Expand Lead Atop East with Victory over Shooting Stars - July 20, 2025
  
• River Lions Punch Playoff Ticket with Comeback Win over Honey Badgers - July 16, 2025
  
• River Lions Race Past Bandits in Battle of Top Seeds - July 10, 2025
  
• Hill Hits Major Milestone as River Lions Down Alliance - July 6, 2025
  
• River Lions Halt Skid with Victory over Scuffling Sea Bears - July 4, 2025
  
• Hill, Ahmad Find Rhythm as River Lions Romp Past Alliance - June 20, 2025
  
• Ahmad, River Lions Finish Strong to Take Down BlackJacks - June 15, 2025
  
• Vreeken Comes off Bench to Power River Lions Past Honey Badgers - June 8, 2025
  
• Balanced Attack Helps River Lions Hand Shooting Stars First Loss of Season - June 6, 2025
  
• Former CEBL MVP and 2024 Finals MVP Ahmad Returns to Niagara - May 27, 2025
  
• River Lions Storm Back against BlackJacks for 87-85 Win - May 18, 2025
  
• Defending Champion River Lions Use Taste of Title Run to Top Surge in Season Opener - May 16, 2025
  
• Defending Champion River Lions Debut New Squad, and the Return of Mitch Creek - May 14, 2025
  
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League: Canadian Elite Basketball League
Home: St. Catharines, Ontario
Class: Men's
Website: Niagara River Lions site
Schedule: Full Niagara River Lions Schedule

Wed., Aug 6		Niagara at Winnipeg	7:00 p.m.
Sun., Aug 3	L	Niagara 64 at Scarborough 81	Final
Thu., Jul 31	L	Ottawa 96 at Niagara 93	Final
Sun., Jul 27	W	Niagara 86 at Brampton 84	Final
Fri., Jul 25	W	Montreal 89 at Niagara 91	Final
Sun., Jul 20	W	Scarborough 81 at Niagara 96	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Niagara River Lions:

• AFC Toronto (NSL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Brampton Honey Badgers (CEBL) - Brampton, Ontario
  
• Brampton Steelheads (OHL) - Brampton, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Bandits (NLL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Buffalo Bisons (IL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Forge FC (CPL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Niagara IceDogs (OHL) - St. Catharines, Ontario
  
• Oshawa Generals (OHL) - Oshawa, Ontario
  
• Raptors 905 (G League) - Mississauga, Ontario
  
• Scarborough Shooting Stars (CEBL) - Scarborough, Ontario
  
• Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC (MLS) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Marlies (AHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Rock (NLL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Toronto Sceptres (PWHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• York United FC (CPL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Pro Soccer (USL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Toronto Tempo (WNBA) - Toronto, Ontario
  

• River Lions close out season with three road games - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (August 4)
  
• River Lions top Eastern Conference for third year in a row - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (July 30)
  
• River Lions have yet to miss playoffs since joining CEBL - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (July 18)
  
• Niagara River Lions guard sets CEBL career scoring record - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (July 7)
  
• Five Niagara players score in double digits - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (June 22)
  
• River Lions use balanced attack to eclipse Shooting Stars - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (June 8)
  
• Saskatchewan Rattlers pick up first win of the CEBL season - CEBL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (June 2)
  
• CEBL MVP finals MVP scores 36 points in season debut - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 31)
  
• CEBL's most-decorated player back with Niagara River Lions - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 27)
  
• Niagara River Lions start season 3-1 - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 25)
  
• Rattlers fall to Niagara River Lions on Saturday - CEBL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (May 25)
  
• VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits win rematch with River Lions - CEBL Abbotsford News (May 25)
  
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