Higgins and Lisowski knocked out of NI Open

Jack Lisowski won his first ranking title at the Northern Ireland Open last year [Getty Images]John Higgins and reigning champion Jack Lisowski became the latest big names to fall at the Northern Ireland Open, but home favourite Jordan Brown progressed to the third round.After an emotional victory in Belfast last year, Lisowski was knocked out in the second round at the Waterfront Hall after losing 4-1 to Anthony McGill.Higgins was another high-profile casualty as he fell to a 4-2 defeat by Wales' Jak Jones, while Stuart Bingham also exited after a 4-0 loss to Ka Wai Cheung.But there was success for Brown, who had beaten friend Mark Allen in an emotional first-round match on Tuesday.On Wednesday, Brown won the final two frames against Michael Holt to prevail 4-3 and set up a third-round encounter with Scott Donaldson. Wales' Mark Williams defeated Zhang Anda 4-2, while there were also wins for Daniel Wells and David Gilbert on Wednesday.Second round results - Wednesday, 21 OctoberPang Junxu 4-3 Liam DaviesKa Wai Cheung 4-0 Stuart BinghamJohn Higgins 2-4 Jak JonesDaniel Wells 4-3 Ryan DaySam Craigie 4-3 Xu SiMark Williams 4-2 Zhang AndaScott Donaldson 4-1 Noppon SaengkhamJordan Brown 4-3 Michael HoltDavid Gilbert 4-3 Gao YangLuca Brecel v Martin O'DonnellAllen reveals mental health clinic stay before return