Monsters top Senators 4-0

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The Cleveland Monsters decisively defeated the Belleville Senators 4-0 in their first of back-to-back games Friday night.

There is nothing like starting off a road trip with a win, especially when the back-to-back-to-back games are on the schedule. That is just what the Cleveland Monsters did Friday night when they took on the Belleville Senators.

The Monsters had three power play chances, but were not able to convert when they held the advantage on the ice. Belleville had four player play opportunities, going 0-4.

Jean-Francois Berube started in net for Cleveland and it was a spectacular performance. Berube saved all 31 shots from Belleville, holding the Senators scoreless. This was an improvement upon last time out when Berube allowed four goals on the same amount of shots against Syracuse last weekend.

Brendan Gaunce, Billy Sweezey, Brett Gallant, and Tyler Sikura all scored their first goals of the season. Assisting on the Monsters goals were Gavin Bayreuther (3), Tyler Angle (4, 5), Liam Foudy (1), and Adam Helewka (2).

As things stand currently Cleveland has four points on the season which places them thing Utica Comets, who also have four points but are yet to lose a game. The Monsters will take on the Senators Saturday night as they look to stay towards the top of the AHL North Division. 

 

Cavaliers collapse in 4th, lose to Charlotte 123-112

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The Cleveland Cavaliers were outscored 33-23 in the 4th quarter.

Prior to the 4th quarter the Cleveland Cavaliers were keeping things close with the Charlotte Hornets, one point even holding an 11 point lead. Unfortunately the final quarter was not friendly to the Cavs as they were outscored by 10 points as the Hornets came away with an 11 point victory.

One of the big differences in the game between the two teams was three-point shooting. Charlotte made 13 of their 32 attempts while the Cavaliers only converted nine of 31. The Cavs are not a strong shooting team by any means, but a few more makes and it is possible that this game ends up differently.

Darius Garland did not play in the contest due to an injury and Ricky Rubio took his place in the starting lineup. Rubio had a double-double with 15 points on 10 assists, performing admirably in a spot start.

Collin Sexton led the Cleveland scoring effort with 33 points. Sexton was 13-21 from the field (2-7 3PT) while also having four rebounds, 2 steal, and 1 assist. The issue with this is that the Cavaliers are going to have a hard time winning when Sexton is attempting 21 shots. Something is going to have to change in this area if the Cavs are going to take a step forward in development this season.

The Cavaliers host the Atlanta Hawks in the second game of back-to-back at 6 P.M. Saturday as they look for their first win of the season.