ST. CATHARINES, Ontario (Interstat) — Khalil Ahmad scored 28 points and the Niagara River Lions rallied past the Montreal Alliance 90-87 on Sunday at Meridian Centre.

Niagara overcame a 20-16 third-quarter deficit by erupting for 30 points in the fourth. Montreal led 66-60 entering the final period but managed only 21 points down the stretch.

Ahmad added two rebounds and two assists for Niagara, which improved to 8-12. Kyle Vinales contributed 14 points and five assists, Munis Tutu scored 13 and Nathan Cayo had eight points and nine rebounds. Keonte Kennedy added nine points and four rebounds.

Keeshawn Barthelemy led Montreal with 22 points and five assists. Blondeau Tchoukuiengo recorded 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Kevin Osawe posted 16 points and eight rebounds, Jack Hemphill had 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, and Lue Williams scored 13. The Alliance fell to 10-14.

The victory avenged a 96-86 loss to Montreal on June 26.