G League Iowa Wolves

Strong Defense Leads Energy Past Ft. Wayne 100-81

Published on January 3, 2010 under NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release


FT. WAYNE, IN, Jan. 3, 2010 - The Iowa Energy continue to hold the NBA D-League's best record after a 100-81 victory over the Ft. Wayne Mad Ants Sunday in Ft. Wayne. Iowa improves their record to 13-2 with the win while Ft. Wayne falls to 6-8.

Playing their third road game in four days, Iowa jumped out to a 32-13 lead after the 1st quarter and extended that lead to 59-28 at halftime. Ft. Wayne would never get closer than 18 points as the Energy coasted to their fourth victory over Ft. Wayne in as many games this season.

Iowa held Ft. Wayne to 35.1% shooting and had 10 steals in the game.

Energy forward Cartier Martin scored 16 points to lead a balanced attack that featured seven players in double figures. Former Iowa State Cyclone Curtis Stinson added 11 points and 9 rebounds in the win.

Ft. Wayne was led by former Iowa Hawkeye Jared Reiner, who scored 18 points and grabbed 9 rebounds off the bench.

Iowa outrebounded Ft. Wayne 50-36 despite playing with center Earl Barron, who was suspended for the game for throwing an elbow in Tuesday's game vs. Ft. Wayne.

The Energy's road trip continues at the annual D-League Showcase in Boise, ID. Iowa takes on the Austin Toros (7-6) Tuesday night at 5:30 PM Central. The Energy's next home game is Saturday, January 9th, their annual "70's Night Throwback Game". This year's throwback game will take place at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in downtown Des Moines. All tickets are General Admission and are being sold for $10.

For tickets to Energy games, visit www.iowanba.com or call 515-564-8550.

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