Sea Bears go 2-0 in latest homestand
The Sea Bears played catch up through the first quarter, but took over in the second and never lost the lead, going into the fourth quarter with a commanding 72-59 score.
It was almost deja vu for Winnipeg as the Rattlers chipped away at the score in the last eight minutes of the game before the Sea Bears took control in Target Score Time, ultimately coming out on top at home.
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Winnipeg Sea Bears guard Jalen Harris led the team in points on Sunday, racking up 32 in the matinee match against the visiting Saskatchewan Rattlers. The Sea Bears would win the game 91-84 at Canada Life Centre.
Winnipeg guard Terry Roberts and forward Simi Shittu boasted double-doubles. Roberts had 15 points and 10 assists, while Shittu racked up 18 points and 11 rebounds, despite struggling at the free-throw line.
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Sea Bears guard Jalen Harris led the team in points with 32.
Improving to 3-5 on the season during their two-game homestead, Winnipeg heads back on the road for a two-game trip. The Sea Bears make their first stop Friday, hosted by the 8-1 Vancouver Bandits before wrapping up the road trip in Edmonton against the 4-6 Stingers.
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