BayHawks Fall to Swarm in Closing Seconds
November 26, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
Greensboro, NC, November 26 - The Erie BayHawks (1-5) fell to the Greensboro Swarm (2-5) 95-95 in Greensboro, NC this evening.
Erie jumped out to a 48-43 lead behind 50% shooting compared to the Swarm's 29% in the first half. The Swarm 20 first half free throws kept them in the game. Greensboro retook the lead in the third quarter when rookie Prince Williams checked into the game and knocked down two consecutive three-pointers.
After Brandis Raley-Ross hit a three-pointer in the opening seconds of the fourth quarter for the BayHawks, the teams traded leads five times before Dominque Wilkins made two free throws with 26.7 seconds remaining in the game. Wilkins sealed the game for the Swarm moments later when he stole TJ Price's shot in the final BayHawks possession of the game.
Price paced the BayHawks with 25 points, one rebound, and four assists while shooting 10-of-15 from the field. Cliff Alexander barely missed out on his fifth double-double of the season with eight points and 13 rebounds. In only his second game, John Petrucelli added 17 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Like the first meeting between the Swarm and BayHawks, Greensboro was led by Aaron Harrison and Xavier Munford. Harrison posted 24 points behind six-of-17 shooting while Munford added 23 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
The BayHawks return to Erie Insurance Arena on Thursday, December 1st. Main level tickets are only $8 courtesy of Taco Bell and 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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