The Windsor Express are a perfect 4-0 in Clash of the Colosseum games held at Caesars Windsor.
The Express topped the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans 93-90, holding off a late surge from the Titans.
After taking a 15-point lead into the second quarter, the Titans fought back to within four points at the half and would take a 68-67 lead into the fourth quarter. The Express would restore their lead and hold on for the win.
Express point guard Darren Duncan finished with 11 assists in the game and says it's an exciting event for everyone involved with the team.
"It's big for us to win here right? We get a great crowd, we get a great audience and our organization puts on a great show for these guys and it's our job to do our part and that's to win. We were fortunate enough to win today and we've got to keep it going," says Duncan.
The Windsor Express top the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans 93-90 in the 4th Clash of the Colosseum held at Caesars Windsor on February 8, 2017. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
The atmosphere at the Colosseum helped drive the team on as the game got tighter.
"It's just awesome man," says Duncan. "It's awesome for the city. I love this city. It's great for them to come out and show us some love and support. We're hoping to get them out to the WFCU [Centre] soon."
An unofficial estimate put attendance at 2,100 fans at the game.
Quinnel Brown finished as Player of the Game knocking down 19 points and adding three rebounds and three assists.