The Cape Breton Highlanders were back at Centre 200 for their third game in three days after playing back-to-back games on the road. After a hard fought game against the Island Storm, the Highlanders took the win over the Island Storm 120 – 110.

PEI started off strong and ended the first half leading Cape Breton 63 – 43. They then led by as many as 28 in the third quarter, but the Highlanders closed the gap to 86 – 80 going into the fourth quarter. The Highlanders exploded in the fourth to outscore the Island Storm 40 – 24.

Leading the Highlanders was Chad Frazier with 26 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds. Anthony ‘Sky’ Walker nailed 25 points and 10 rebounds. Booker Woodfox added 19 points to the Highlanders victory.

Jahii Carson led the Island Storm with 26 points and 5 assists. Akeem Ellis scored 20 points and 7 rebounds.

Back-to-back wins put the Highlanders in a position to compete for the final playoff spot in the Atlantic Division.

The Highlanders play the Saint John Riptide on Sunday at 3pm at Centre 200.

The Cape Breton Highlanders Franchise is one of 10 professional basketball teams in the National Basketball League of Canada. The Highlanders’ ownership group is comprised of successful business and community leaders in Cape Breton and led by President and General Manager Tyrone Levingston.