The Cape Breton Highlanders took on the PE Island Storm in the first exhibition game of Season 2. The Breton Education Centre gym in New Waterford was the site for the fast-paced professional basketball game that had some exciting lead changes with the Highlanders hanging on for a 117-111 win.

The first half of the game was close with the Highlanders leading 54 to 51 at halftime.

The Highlanders jumped ahead in the 3rd quarter by as many as 20 points, but the Storm fought back and took a 1 point lead into the final minutes of the game. A long range clutch 3-point shot by Damarcus Harrison put the Highlanders ahead for good and they held on for the win with strong free-throw shooting.

For the Highlanders, Aly Ahmed, a 6’9” center from Egypt, led the game with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Damarcus Harrison, a 6’5” Guard from Greenwood, South Carolina, had 16 points and 5 rebounds.  DaQuan Brooks, a 5’10” point guard from Atlanta, GA, had 11 points and 9 assists. In total, 7 Highlanders had double-digit points for a well-balanced offense.

The Storm were led by Chris Johnson with 21 points, Frank Sessions with 19 points, 5 assists and 6 rebounds, and Brad States with 17 points.

Half of the ticket proceeds were donated to support BEC Basketball.

The Highlanders first regular season game at Centre 200 is Tuesday, November 21 versus the St. John’s Edge. Tickets are now on sale - find out more at HighlandersBasketball.ca/tickets