Honey Badgers take bite out of Sea Bears
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The losing streak continues for the Winnipeg Sea Bears.
The city’s professional basketball team dropped its fifth consecutive game Friday in a 81-74 road loss to the Brampton Honey Badgers. It was the first win of the year for Brampton as they entered the contest at 0-6. The defeat drops Winnipeg to 1-5.
The Sea Bears led 63-60 after three quarters but were outscored 21-11 in the final frame.
Former Toronto Raptors guard Jalen Harris, who signed with the Sea Bears earlier this week, made his season debut and led Winnipeg in scoring with 17 points in 36 minutes. Forward Emmanuel Akot chipped in 13 points and point guard Terry Roberts had 12.
The arrival of Harris gives the Sea Bears five imports and CEBL teams are only allowed to dress four. Backup big Solomon Young was scratched owing to the new addition.
Brampton guard Koby Mcewen led all scorers with 23. The Honey Badgers outrebounded the Sea Bears 48-30.
The Sea Bears are back in action today down the road in Scarborough to take on the Shooting Stars (3-1). Winnipeg returns home Wednesday to host the Montreal Alliance at the Canada Life Centre.
— staff