Osse 3-pointer gives Rattlers their first win of CEBL season against Nighthawks
CBC Sports | Posted: July 23, 2021 1:45 AM | Last Updated: July 23, 2021
Both teams were tied at 83 points, just 3 away from Elam Ending target
Kemy Osse hit a game-winning three-pointer to give the Saskatchewan Rattlers their first win of the 2021 CEBL season as they beat the Guelph Nighthawks 86-83 on Thursday.
Nervens Demosthene led Saskatchewan in points with 18, with Osse and Devonte Bandoo adding 15 each. The victory put an end to the Rattlers' 15-game losing streak overall as they improved to 1-9 in the season.
Ahmed Hill had 23 to lead Guelph, followed by Terry Thomas, who had 17. The Nighthawks dropped to 2-7 and remained sixth in the standings, only above the Rattlers.
The duel between the two lowest-ranked teams in the current CEBL season was a tight one, with the sides finishing the third quarter and entering the Elam Ending tied.
The levelled match continued as both teams only needed a three-pointer to reach the target of 86 points. Some turnovers followed until Osse brought the game to an end after a decisive steal by Demosthene.
Saskatchewan will face the Ottawa BlackJacks next on Monday at the TD Place in Ottawa, while Guelph hosts the Hamilton Honey Badgers at the Sleeman Centre on Tuesday.