The Montreal Alliance picked up an important early-season win Tuesday night, defeating the Saskatoon Mamba 93-80 in front of an energized home crowd.

The Montreal Alliance picked up an important early-season win Tuesday night, defeating the Saskatoon Mamba 93-80 in front of an energized home crowd.

In a game that featured nine lead changes and seven ties, Montreal took control when it mattered most, dominating the fourth quarter to pull away late and secure a statement win on home court.

Lue Williams III led the way for the Alliance with 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals while delivering an efficient two-way performance throughout the night. Whether attacking the basket, creating opportunities for teammates or making key defensive plays, Williams III consistently gave Montréal momentum during crucial stretches of the game.

Michael Hughes II fills up the stat sheet

Michael Hughes II followed up his strong season debut with another dominant all-around performance, finishing with 18 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, four steals and two blocks to record his second straight double-double.

Hughes impacted the game in every possible way, protecting the rim, controlling the glass and bringing relentless energy throughout the night. His physical presence played a major role in Montreal’s dominance in the paint.

Balanced scoring powers Montreal

The Alliance once again showcased its offensive depth with several key contributors stepping up throughout the game.

Javon Freeman-Liberty added 18 points, six rebounds and seven assists, while Quincy Guerrier contributed 13 points and brought his usual versatility and energy at both ends of the floor.

Trent Johnson energized the Verdun crowd with a series of highlight-reel dunks and explosive drives to the basket, finishing with 11 points and six rebounds off the bench.

Montreal controlled the paint from start to finish, outscoring Saskatoon 62-32 inside while consistently attacking the rim and forcing the Mamba defense to collapse.

A dominant fourth quarter seals it

Despite Montreal’s interior attack, Saskatoon stayed within striking distance thanks largely to Tavian Dunn-Martin, who erupted for a game-high 27 points while shooting an impressive 75 percent from three-point range.

Dajuan Gordon added 16 points and seven rebounds, while the Mamba bench chipped in 33 points to keep the visitors competitive throughout much of the night.

After entering the fourth quarter with only a four-point lead, Montreal took control of the game with timely stops and relentless pressure on the offensive end. The Alliance controlled the pace in the closing minutes and continued generating quality offensive opportunities to pull away for a convincing 93-80 victory.

With the win, Montreal begins building momentum early in the season while showing the kind of physicality, defensive energy and offensive depth that could make the Alliance a dangerous team moving forward.

The Alliance hit the road for their first away game against Ottawa on Saturday at TD Place at 7:00 PM before returning home on May 26 to Verdun Auditorium to face the defending champion Niagara River Lions.

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