G League Sioux Falls Skyforce

Big Third Quarter Lifts Energy to Win Over Skyforce

Published on January 7, 2012 under NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release


Sioux Falls, S.D. - The Iowa Energy defeated the Sioux Falls Skyforce 100-89 Saturday night at the Sioux Falls Arena in front of 4,493 fans. It was déjà vu all over again as Iowa overcame an 18-point first-half deficit to complete the weekend sweep.

Sioux Falls (5-12) came out strong and led by 18 points (47-29) with 4:30 to go in the first half. Iowa (12-4) went on an 11-0 spurt and only trailed 47-40 at halftime.

Iowa outscored Sioux Falls 33-15 in the third quarter behind 10 points from Andrew Drevo to take a 73-62 lead. Sioux Falls got to within eight points (90-82) with under three minutes to go but Iowa converted 6-of-8 free throws down the stretch to hand Sioux Falls their fifth straight loss.

Drevo scored a team-high 20 points to go along with eight rebounds. Nick Covington had a solid all-around game with 14 points, six rebounds and nine assists.

Anthony Mason, Jr. tied a season-high with 26 points to lead the Skyforce. Dominique Coleman posted 15 point and seven rebounds in defeat.

Both teams now head to Reno, Nev. for the 2012 NBA D-League Showcase. Sioux Falls plays Maine at noon CT on Tuesday while Iowa takes on the host Reno at 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday.

Check out the Sioux Falls Skyforce Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



NBA G League Stories from January 7, 2012


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.

OurSports Central