Sudbury Five’s win streak hits four with decisive victory over Lake Erie Jackals

Guan Ziyu takes a short during the 3rd quarter of the Sudbury Five's 120-96 win at home over the Erie Lake Jackals on Jan. 24, 2026. (Sudbury Five/Facebook)

The Sudbury Five delivered a dominant performance Saturday night, defeating the Lake Erie Jackals 120-96 in Basketball Super League action at Sudbury Community Arena.

The game was the Five’s ‘Trades Night,’ featuring discounted tickets and concessions along with a variety of courtside games before play began. Sudbury also played wearing their alternate ‘Rock Monster’ jerseys.

An announced crowd of 1,732 fans watched as the Five never trailed, using a 34-point first quarter to build a lead that would not be challenged.

Sudbury opened its season with a home win over Lake Erie on Dec. 29 and was returning from a three-game road trip sweep that also featured a win over the Jackals.

Early dominance set the tone

The Five set the pace immediately. Charlie Marquardt led the early charge, scoring nine of his team-high 21 points in the opening frame. A 15-2 run midway through the quarter, capped by a Marquardt three-pointer, forced a Lake Erie timeout and gave Sudbury a commanding 15-5 lead. The home team shot 50 per cent from three-point range in the quarter and took a 34-21 lead into the second.

The Five’s defence was equally impactful, forcing six Jackals turnovers and blocking three shots in the first half, which ended with Sudbury leading 57-33. The Jackals were held to just 12 points in the second quarter.

“Let’s go Five,” the team posted on social media heading into the final quarter, holding an 88-60 advantage.

Balanced attack secured victory

Sudbury’s offence featured a balanced attack with five players scoring in double figures. Alongside Marquardt’s 21, Allen Billinger added 16 points and eight rebounds. Devante Jamison filled the stat sheet with 14 points, seven rebounds, a game-high seven assists and six steals.

Cecil Lee contributed 14 points off the bench with four rebounds earning him ‘Greatest Performance of the Night’ honours, while Alex Kotov recorded a double-double with 11 points and eight rebounds.

The Jackals, who fell to 1-7, were led by Trenton Temple and Kelvon Fuller, who each scored 17 points. Fuller also grabbed 11 rebounds.

Despite being outscored 36-32 in the fourth quarter, the Five maintained control, shooting 40.7 per cent from the field in the period to close out their win.

The Five, now 6-1, sit atop league standings.

Post-Game Reaction

Following the game, the Sudbury Five’s Facebook account posted a simple message.

Noting how the victory extended Sudbury’s winning streak to four games.

The Sudbury Five look to continue their streak in their next contest, while the Lake Erie Jackals aim to rebound in a rematch at the Sudbury barn on Sunday afternoon.