G League Iowa Wolves

Energy Rally to Beat Sioux Falls 97-95 in Preseason Game

Published on November 20, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release


DES MOINES, IA - The 2011 NBA D-League Champion Iowa Energy overcame a 12 point 4th quarter deficit to defeat the Sioux Falls Skyforce 97-95 in a preseason game Saturday night.

Sioux Falls led 78-66 after three quarters, but Iowa used timely shooting and tight defense to outscore their conference rivals 31-17 in the final stanza to clinch the victory.

Forward Andrew Drevo led Iowa with 15 points and 8 rebounds while guard Brandon Ewing added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Reserves Michael Tveidt and Nick Murphy added 11 points each in the win.

The Skyforce were led by Casey Mitchell, who finished with 26 points in including 5 of 7 shooting from 3-point land. Former Energy player Charles Garcia added 16 points and 11 rebounds for Sioux Falls.

Iowa made only 3 of 18 shots from behind the 3-point arc on the night, but shot ten more free throws than the Skyforce in the game.

Iowa opens up the regular season Friday night on the road at Canton. The Energy play four road games before returning to Des Moines for the home opener on Saturday, December 3rd. Tickets for all regular season games are now on sale at www.DahlsTickets.com.

Season tickets for the Energy's 24 games home schedule are also available. For more information, visit www.IowaNBA.com. Season tickets start at just $199 per seat, and include a number of special benefits.

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