BayHawks Drop to Red Claws Hot Shooting
December 1, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
Erie, PA (December 1) - The Erie BayHawks (1-6) fell to the Maine Red Claws (6-2) 101-91 tonight at Erie Insurance Arena after returning home from a five-game road trip.
After a back and forth first quarter that saw eight lead changes, the Red Claws jumped out to a 56-64 lead at half behind a 17-4 run in the second quarter. Erie fell behind by as many as 13 in the second half but closed the gap to six when Stephen Zimmemran hit a floater with 2:31 to play. Maine answered with six straight points including a dunk from Asauhn Dixon-Tatum.
In his first game on assignment from the Orlando Magic, Stephen Zimmerman posted 20 points and 16 rebounds. TJ Price added 20 points, three rebounds, and five assists on seven-of-18 shooting from the floor. Gabe York, in his first start for the BayHawks, had 18 points and five assists on seven-of-13 shooting. Ramon Galloway had 16 points, five assists, and three rebounds.
All five of Maine's starters posted double-digit point totals. Marcus George-Hunt had a team-high of 19 points while grabbing seven rebounds. Jalen Jones and Dixon-Tatum each added 18 points.
The BayHawks are off until Saturday when they take on the take on the Westchester Knicks for Cancer Awareness Night presented by the Regional Cancer Center. The BayHawks will take the court in specialty designed jerseys to be auctioned. All proceeds will benefit the Regional Cancer Center and American Cancer Society. Tickets can be purchased at eriebayhawks.com or by calling 814-790-5600.
The Erie BayHawks, presented by LECOM, are the NBA Development League affiliate of the Orlando Magic. The NBA Development League, founded in 2001, is the NBA's official minor league whose teams have direct affiliations to NBA franchises. The BayHawks, established in 2008, play their home games at Erie Insurance Arena and were one of the first teams in the Development League to establish a marquee partnership. The BayHawks marquee partner, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), LECOM School of Dental Medicine and LECOM School of Pharmacy offer innovative and affordable education in osteopathic medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. From campuses in Erie, Pennsylvania, Greensburg, Pennsylvania and Bradenton, Florida, LECOM provides student-centered pathways to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. LECOM physicians serve as the BayHawks medical staff, the team practices at the state-of-the-art LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center, and together the BayHawks and LECOM promote education, health and wellness throughout Erie county.
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