MONTREAL (Interstat) — The Montreal Alliance defeated the Fraser Valley Bandits 87-82 on Tuesday night at Verdun Auditorium in Canadian Elite Basketball League play.

Montreal trailed 25-22 after the first quarter but rallied to lead 47-39 at halftime behind a 25-14 second quarter. Fraser Valley answered with a 27-17 third quarter to take a 66-64 lead, but Montreal outscored the Bandits 23-16 in the fourth to seal the win.

Quincy Guerrier led Montreal with 26 points, seven rebounds and one block in 25 minutes. Blondeau Tchoukuiengo added 19 points, five rebounds and four assists. Lue Williams contributed 10 points, four rebounds and five assists. Jack Hemphill scored nine points, and Keeshawn Barthelemy had six points, four rebounds and two assists.

For Fraser Valley, Tyrese Samuel posted 16 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 22 minutes.

Montreal improved to 12-17, while Fraser Valley fell to 17-10. The Alliance snapped a two-game losing streak and avenged a 93-92 loss to the Bandits on July 17 in Fraser Valley. Montreal next plays at Hamilton on July 30.