Milligan, Anthony Lanier II return to Riders' lineup
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Some key players are back for the Riders as they get ready to host the Redblacks on Saturday at 1 p.m.
The Saskatchewan Rattlers defeated the Guelph Nighthawks 130-110 Saturday to claim the franchise’s first victory.
Saskatchewan scored Guelph with 58 per cent shooting from the field as four Rattlers notched more than 20 points in the win.
Negus Webster-Chan led the Rattlers with 28 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Tavrion Dawson poured in 27 points of his own, while Alex Campbell was next up with 21 points for the Rattlers, who had six players score at least 10 points.
Myck Kabongo led all Nighthawks with 28 points, three rebounds and 10 assists.
Saskatchewan led for large stretches of play on Saturday. Back-to-back three-point shots from captain Bruce Massey and guard Justus Alleyn would give the Rattlers a 34-17 lead after the first quarter.
With Saskatchewan’s offence working from inside and outside the perimeter, the Rattlers were able to power their way to 65-44 lead at the half.
The Nighthawks were unable to overcome the sizable lead in the second half as Saskatchewan cruised to the victory, thanks in part to 58 per cent shooting from three-point range.
Next up for the Rattlers (1-1) are the Hamilton Honey Badgers May 16 at SaskTel Centre.