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Rogues Stomp Salem, Sweep Series

Feb 27, 2023

For Immediate Release

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Newfoundland Rogues capped off a sweep of the Salem Capitals Saturday night with a 114-108 win at the Mary Brown’s Centre. The three-game set was a fast-paced, high-scoring affair, with the Rogues piling up an eye-opening 392 points in the series.

Jacorie Archie led the way on Saturday, with 26 points on a scintillating 10-13 shooting performance, including 7 of 8 from three point land. Armani Chaney chipped in with 22 points and 8 assists.

Salem was led again by Joseph Bellinger Jr. who scored 29.

On Friday night, Brandon Johnson led a balanced Rogues attack to a blow-out 134-86 win, dropping 40 points on a range of jumpers and drives. Eight Rogues scored in double-figures, including Isaiah Hil’s 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Joseph Bellinger Jr. led the Capitals with 13.

The Rogues are off for a week before a US west coast road trip through Wenatchee, Seattle, Salem and Vancouver, Washington.  They return to the Mary Brown’s Centre March 22nd for a three game series against the Windsor Express – their final home series against an NBL-C opponent.

News and Notes

The Salem series saw new guard DeAndre McIntyre suit up for the Rogues. The left-handed Alabama native shot 9-15 from behind the three point arc in the series.