Saint John Riptide forward Chris Early drives against the Moncton Magic

Riptide Play League-Leaders Close on the Road

MONCTON - The Saint John Riptide couldn't overcome a nearly seven-minute fourth-quarter scoring drought, losing 93-86 to the Moncton Magic at the Avenir Centre Sunday afternoon. Holding a 79-77 lead four minutes into the final frame, Saint John didn't score again until there was 1:16 to go. Brent Arrington contributed 15 points to top Saint John while Chris Early and Frank Bartley each had 14. Jeremiah Mordi added 12. ... Full Story