Saskatoon crushes Niagara behind Dunn-Martin’s double-double
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. (Interstat) — Tavian Dunn-Martin recorded 25 points, 10 assists and three rebounds to lead Saskatoon to a 104-77 victory over the Niagara River Lions on Friday, June 19, in Canadian Elite Basketball League action at Meridian Centre.
Saskatoon dominated the first half, outscoring Niagara 29-13 in the opening quarter and 33-15 in the second to take a 62-28 halftime lead. Niagara outscored Saskatoon 26-19 in the third quarter but could not close the gap. Saskatoon added 23 points in the fourth.
Jaden Bediako contributed 26 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Tevian Jones scored 14 points, Devonte Bandoo added 13 and DaJuan Gordon had seven points, four rebounds and two assists. Jaylin Williams chipped in eight points, three rebounds and two assists.
For Niagara, Kam Warrens scored 21 points. Khalil Ahmad had nine points, four rebounds and three assists. Cole Long recorded seven points and four rebounds, and J.D. Muila added eight points and five rebounds.
Saskatoon improved to 5-5. Niagara dropped to 6-8, snapping its two-game winning streak.