ST. CATHARINES, Ontario (Interstat) — Khalil Ahmad scored 31 points and added six rebounds and six assists to lead the Niagara River Lions past the Ottawa Blackjacks 106-102 on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Meridian Centre.

Niagara trailed 64-42 at halftime after Ottawa erupted for 38 points in the second quarter. The River Lions stormed back in the third quarter, outscoring Ottawa 38-23 to cut the deficit to 87-80. Niagara then won the fourth quarter 26-15 to seal the comeback victory.

Keonte Kennedy contributed 14 points, five rebounds and five assists for Niagara, while Nathan Cayo added 16 points and eight rebounds. Munis Tutu finished with 10 points, seven rebounds and four assists, and Kyle Vinales added 11 points and four assists. Gorjok Gak had 10 points and seven rebounds.

Ottawa shot efficiently from the floor, three-point range and the free throw line but could not hold the lead. The loss dropped the Blackjacks to 11-15 on the season. Niagara improved to 11-14 with the win, avenging a 92-77 defeat to Ottawa on July 4.