Windsor Express media day, December 28, 2016. (Photo by Maureen Revait) Windsor Express media day, December 28, 2016. (Photo by Maureen Revait)
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Express Top River Lions 93-89

The Windsor Express scored a narrow 93-89 victory over the Niagara River Lions on Wednesday.

The Express took 30-26 lead over the River Lions in the first quarter, but Niagara was able to bridge the gap with Windsor leading by only one point going into halftime.

The two teams were neck and neck in the third, with Niagara tying the game 57-57 with 5:32 left in the frame. However, Windsor took a 67-65 advantage going into the fourth.

A nail biter of a final frame saw the River Lions come within one point of the Express with just nine seconds left in the game. Windsor edged ahead in the final moments to win with a four point lead.

Juan Pattillo led Windsor with a game high 26 points, as well as three rebounds. Tony Bennett also put up 18 points, while Wally Ellenson had 14 points and two rebounds.

The Spitfires take on the Orangeville A's on March 22 at the WFCU Centre. Tip off is at 7pm.

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