Battle Creek Knights news and notes

March 26, 2008 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Battle Creek Knights News Release


Battle Creek, MI- The Knights opener was against the Gary Steelheads last Thursday night. The Knights first-year guard Roberto Fortes, from Illinois State University, led the scoring with 35 points. Bobby Madison scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and Rickey Willis scored 14 points and dished out eight assists. Both Madison and Willis are in their fourth season with the Knights. However the combined effort was not enough to hold off the Steelheads. The Steelheads defeated Battle Creek 119-112.

The Knights then faced the Windy City Soldiers on Saturday. The Knights rebounded for a 121-99 victory. Seven Knights players scored in double-figures, with Fortes again leading Battle Creek with 20 points. Right on his heels was Madison with 18 points. Kei Madison and first-year Knight Jamal Ward each added 16 points in the win.

This Sunday, March 30, the Knights are on the road facing the two-time defending IBL champs Elkhart Express. Elkhart won their season opener against Gary, but the Knights will look to hand the Express their first loss of the season.

On Tuesday April 1, the Knights will participate in the April Food's Day Media Supermarket Sweep at the Marshall Family Fare Market Store. This event helps support the Food Bank of South Central Michigan.

The Knights will return to Kellogg Arena on Thursday, April 3 to play against the Grand Rapids Flight. The Flight feature the world's tallest athlete in 7'9" center Sun Ming Ming. For this game there will be special half time entertainment by "Zeke the Wonder Dog". For tickets contact the Kellogg Arena Box Office at 269.963.4800.



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