BlackJacks beat top-seeded Honey Badgers to snap 4-game skid

The Ottawa BlackJacks took down the first place Hamilton Honey Badgers 104-95 on Sunday to put some distance on the Newfoundland Growlers and Montreal Alliance in the standings just over a week out from the end of the regular season.

Despite being eighth in the standings, Ottawa will be guaranteed a spot in the August 12 semifinals by virtue of being the host city.

The Honey Badgers remain on top as the CEBL's first place team with a 13-5 record after dropping consecutive games for just the second time this season.

The BlackJacks shot a stellar 57 per cent in the first half, paced by forward Deng Adel with 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists, carrying a 56-42 lead into the third quarter.

Ottawa carried their strong play throughout the rest of the game, with five players reaching double digits in points. Adel achieved his double-double, finishing with 23 points and 10 rebounds, icing the game with two free throws.

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