ST. CATHARINES, Ont. (Interstat) — The Niagara River Lions defeated the Calgary Surge 88-76 on Wednesday at Meridian Centre, overcoming a three-point halftime deficit with a dominant second half.

Calgary led 46-43 at the break after a 24-18 first quarter and a 22-25 second. The River Lions took control in the third, outscoring the Surge 22-15, and sealed the win with a 23-15 fourth quarter.

Keonte Kennedy led Niagara with 18 points and three rebounds, while Curtis Hollis contributed 13 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Blondeau Tchoukuiengo added nine points, J.D. Muila added nine points and five rebounds, and Cole Long chipped in 10 points.

For Calgary, Sean Miller-Moore posted 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Addison Patterson scored 15 points with seven rebounds, Gabe Levin added 10 points, and Olumide Adelodun contributed eight points and six rebounds.

The Surge fell to 7-7 on the season, while the River Lions improved to 4-5.