Sudbury Five earn decisive road win over Lake Erie Jackals

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The Sudbury Five bounced back from their first loss of the season with a decisive 124-103 victory over the Lake Erie Jackals in a Basketball Super League matinee on Wednesday in Edinboro, Pennsylvania.

Playing the opener of a three-game road trip, the Five improved their record to 3-1, while the Jackals fell to 1-4.

Fast-paced first half

The Five set a commanding tone early, outscoring the Jackals 72-52 in a high-scoring first quarter. Sudbury would not relinquish the lead after the first two minutes of play.

The Five’s offence was efficient throughout, finishing the game shooting 53.8 per cent from the field. The Five dominated the boards with a 43-30 rebounding advantage and converted 20 Lake Erie turnovers into 27 points.

Balanced scoring leads Five victory

Forward Alex Kotov led all scorers with 22 points on near-perfect 8-for-9 shooting, adding eight rebounds for the Five, and earning him ‘Greatest Performance of the Day’ honours. Guard Duane Notice posted 15 points and seven assists.

For the Lake Erie Jackals, reserve guard Trenton Temple provided a team-high 20 points. James Franklin Jr. added 15 points, while Joshua Dominguez finished with 13 points and four assists.

“Ws on the road,” the team wrote on social media after the final buzzer.

Road trip continues

The Five continue their road trip against their Windsor Express rivals on Friday, looking to get even against them, followed by another away game against the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans on Saturday.