JUST one month shy of four years since the Hamilton Hurricanes last tasted Country Basketball League success, the side defeated Ararat Redbacks by 15 points in the round five clash at HILAC on Saturday night.

The home side had shown glimpses at different times so far this season and hosted an Ararat team which had two wins to date, and with almost a full squad to choose from to date this season, the Hurricanes were eyeing off a strong performance to cap off a five-game run at home.