Surge end 3-game road trip on winning note in Winnipeg

The Calgary Surge take on the Winnipeg Sea Bears Friday in Manitoba. The 2 teams play again Sunday afternoon in Calgary. (Photo: X@SeaBears)

The Calgary Surge seized the moment in the second half Friday against and then rode it to a 98-86 victory over the Winnipeg Sea Bears.

True to their nickname, Calgary surged in the third quarter, outscoring the Sea Bears 33-14, thanks in large part to an offence that pushed the pace in the second half.

Leading the way for Calgary was Sean Miller-Moore, who had 29 points, six assists, a steal and a block.

"If we can get stops and run, that’s exactly what we want to do,” Miller-Moore said. “No plays … just get out and run.”

Jameer Nelson Jr. chipped in with 25 points, seven rebounds and three steals, while Khyri Thomas had 11 points and 10 rebounds.

On the Sea Bear side, Jaylin Williams led with 21 points, while Terry Roberts had 15 points, 11 assists and three steals.

Calgary clung to a 48-47 lead at the half, but in the third quarter, exploded for a 20-4 run to build a large lead that allowed them to withstand a 10-2 Winnipeg run in the fourth quarter and cruise to victory.

The Surge won two of three on their season-opening road trip.

The two teams do it all again Sunday at WinSport, when they team up for the Surge’s home opener.

Game time is 2 p.m.

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