EDMONTON (Interstat) — Javonte Smart had 22 points and 10 assists to lead the Ottawa Blackjacks to a 96-89 victory over the Edmonton Stingers on Sunday at Edmonton Expo Center.

Ottawa outscored Edmonton 25-18 in the first quarter and 28-25 in the second to lead 53-43 at halftime. The Blackjacks extended the lead in the third quarter 26-20, before Edmonton won the fourth 26-17.

Stanley Davis scored 25 points with six rebounds and five assists for Edmonton. Isaih Moore added 16 points and 13 rebounds for Ottawa, while Alex Fudge chipped in eight points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots. Taye Donald had 14 points for Edmonton, and Nick Hornsby contributed nine points and 12 rebounds. Matthew Cleveland scored 14 points for Ottawa, and Tyrrel Tate added 12. Christian Rohlehr scored 10, and Tre King had 11 for Edmonton. The game was a Canadian Elite Basketball League matchup.

Ottawa improved to 1-0, while Edmonton fell to 0-1.