The Edmonton Stingers suffered a 94-88 defeat against the Niagara River Lions on Sunday night at the Edmonton Expo Centre. The loss drops the Stingers to a 2-3 record early in the Canadian Elite Basketball League season.
Game Recap
The River Lions came out strong, building an early lead that they never relinquished. Niagara's balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Stingers' defense. Despite a late rally by Edmonton, the River Lions held on for the victory.
Key Performers
For the Stingers, guard Adika Peter-McNeilly led the team with 22 points and 6 assists. Forward Mathieu Kamba added 18 points and 8 rebounds. The River Lions were paced by guard Khalil Ahmad, who scored a game-high 26 points, and forward Daniel Ochefu, who contributed a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Turning Point
Edmonton cut the deficit to three points with under two minutes remaining, but a critical turnover led to a fast-break dunk by Niagara's Ahmad, sealing the win for the visitors.
What's Next
The Stingers will look to bounce back on the road when they face the Saskatchewan Rattlers on May 27. The River Lions return home to host the Ottawa BlackJacks on May 28.
