BayHawks Fall to Vipers
November 20, 2016 - NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
Hidalgo, TX - The Erie BayHawks (1-3) fell to the Rio Grande Velley Vipers (4-1) 80-108 this evening in Hidalgo, TX.
The BayHawks were outscored 35-57 in the first half after shooting 36% compared to the Vipers' 41% while committing 12 fouls and 10 turnovers. TJ Price recorded 11 points for a team-high in the half. The Vipers continued the offensive onslaught in the second half, outscoring the BayHawks 51-45. Erie turned the ball over 19 times and were whistled for 22 fouls on the game.
Four of five starters scored in double-digits for the BayHawks and Vipers. Erie was led by Price's 18 despite suffering an injury just before half. Cliff Alexander notched his third double-double of the season with 16 points and 15 rebounds with Branden Dawson out of the lineup with a back injury. Alex Davis added 14 points and eight rebounds while Ramon Galloway posted 12 points in his first start of the season.
The Vipers saw six players score in double-digits led by 16 from PJ Hairston. Chinanu Onuaka, on assignment from the Houston Rockets, added a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds while Gary Payton II posted a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The BayHawks are off until Friday, November 25th when they face the Greensboro Swarm in Greensboro. The BayHawks return to Erie Insurance Arena on Thursday, December 1st. Main level tickets are only $8 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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