Barber-led Nighthawks withstand Growlers' comeback effort for 3rd consecutive win

Cat Barber poured in 30 points and the Guelph Nighthawks took their third consecutive victory, holding off a strong fourth-quarter effort from the Newfoundland Growlers to win 89-82 on Tuesday in Guelph, Ont.

The Nighthawks (4-3), who lost three straight following their season-opening victory against the Scarborough Shooting Stars, had their hands full in the final frame with the Growlers (0-6) making a serious push for their first win.

In a first quarter where both sides were able to get into a rhythm quickly, it was Guelph that hit the gas late in the frame, finishing on a 13-4 run to go up 33-20 after one.

The second quarter brought along a glimmer of hope in catching up for Newfoundland, with a 6-0 run to cut a 43-31 deficit in half by the 3:57 mark.

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