River Lions close regular season with victory

  • The Niagara River Lions completed the Canadian Elite Basketball League regular season Sunday afternoon by defeating the visiting Ottawa BlackJacks 89-79.
  • Niagara finished the regular season with a 10-4 record, including going 6-1 at home.
  • Next up for the team is the league championship semifinals Friday, Aug. 20 at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
  • The team will leave for Alberta Aug. 17.