BayHawks Finish Strong to Beat Skyforce
March 6, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
ERIE - A strong finish in the fourth quarter proved to be the difference for the Erie BayHawks (21-17) as they the Sioux Falls Skyforce (20-18) 122 to 113, before a crowd of 3580 at the Tullio Arena.
The game remained close throughout the first three quarters with the lead seesawing back and forth between the two teams. The BayHawks offense kicked--in in the final quarter, as the outscored the Skyforce 42 - 32 in the final stanza.
Tony Bethel had his strongest game in a BayHawks uniform knocking down a game high 32 points including a couple of crucial jumpers late in the game. Both Maureece Rice (24 points, 12 rebounds) and Erik Daniels (20 points, 11 rebounds) had double-doubles in the win.
Frank Williams and Kasib Powell led the scoring for the Skyforce, marking 23 and 22 points respectively. The Skyforce had 6 players finish in double figures.
The BayHawks home stand continues Sunday night with a 7:00 PM tipoff against the Sioux Falls Skyforce. The game will feature $1 hot dogs courtesy of Smith provisions. Tickets are available at the Tullio Arena box office.
• Discuss this story on the NBA G League message board...
NBA G League Stories from March 6, 2009
- Los Angeles Wins in Overtime - Los Angeles D-Fenders
- Flash Win on Road Again, 102-94 at Albuquerque - Utah Flash
- BayHawks Finish Strong to Beat Skyforce - Erie BayHawks
- Lakers Sun Yue To Play With D-Fenders Today - Los Angeles D-Fenders
- Los Angeles' Sun Yue Assigned To D-League Affiliate Los Angeles D-Fenders - Los Angeles D-Fenders
- 66ers Host Early 2009-10 Dance Team Auditions - Tulsa 66ers
- Denver's Weems Re-Assigned To D-League Affiliate Colorado 14ers - G League
- Nuggets Assign Weems to 14ers - Colorado 14ers
- Iowa's Demetris Nichols Called Up To New York Knicks - G League
- Wizards Players Team Up With Basin Electric To Help Raise Money for Childhood Cancer Research - Dakota Wizards
- Gill, Brown Return to 14ers - Colorado 14ers
- Austin's Pops Mensah-Bonsu Called Up To Toronto Raptors - Austin Spurs
- NBA D-League Daily Developments - G League
- Thunderbirds Upset Toros - New Mexico Thunderbirds
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
