The Tri-City Tide opened their three-game series against the Newfoundland Rogues with a hard-fought battle but ultimately fell short, 106-95.

Game Recap

It was a back-and-forth game early on, with the Tide holding a 24-22 lead after the first quarter. However, Newfoundland found their rhythm in the second quarter, outscoring the Tide 33-20 to take a 55-44 halftime lead. Despite a strong effort in the second half, the Tide couldn’t close the gap, as turnovers and points in the paint proved costly.

Team Stats

• Field Goal Percentage: Tide (39.5%) – Rogues (46.2%)

• 3-Point Shooting: Tide (10-42, 23.8%) – Rogues (9-29, 31%)

• Rebounds: Tide (52) – Rogues (44)

• Turnovers: Tide (24) – Rogues (14)

• Points in the Paint: Tide (36) – Rogues (54)

Standout Performances

Kyler Haynes led the way for the Tide, dropping a team-high 29 points on 11-20 shooting while adding 9 rebounds. Qyemah Gibson contributed 19 points, knocking down five threes, while Brandon Neel finished with 14 points and 4 assists.

On the defensive end, Frank Agyemang made his presence felt with 9 rebounds and 8 points, while KirVaris Myricks filled the stat sheet with 6 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.

Looking Ahead

The Tide will look to bounce back in Game 2 tomorrow at 6:30 PM. With adjustments on the boards and limiting turnovers, they’ll aim to even the series before Sunday’s final matchup.