SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (Interstat) — The Saskatoon Mamba overcame a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit Monday night, defeating the Ottawa Blackjacks 96-94 at SaskTel Centre in Canadian Elite Basketball League action.

Ottawa led 76-64 entering the final period after outscoring Saskatoon 36-22 in the second quarter. But the Mamba erupted for 32 points in the fourth while holding Ottawa to 18, sealing the comeback victory. Saskatoon also won the opening quarter 27-22.

Matthew Cleveland led Ottawa with 29 points and 11 rebounds. Javonte Smart added 25 points, and Jaden Bediako contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds. For Saskatoon, Tevian Jones scored 16 points, Jaylin Williams had 13 points and seven rebounds, and Trey Townsend and DaJuan Gordon each added 11 points.

Ottawa shot 38 of 93 from the field and 7 of 34 from three-point range, while making 11 of 12 free throws. The Blackjacks grabbed 23 offensive rebounds among 55 total boards but committed only three assists. Ottawa falls to 6-8, while Saskatoon improves to 4-5.