Blue Ducks win opener
June 11, 2005 - United States Basketball League (USBL)
Brevard Blue Ducks News Release
Melbourne, FL â The wait for a new season was excruciating. Almost two months after their USBL campaign should have started, the Blue Ducks finally began their fourth season in Brevard. But the wait was well worth it â as the Blue Ducks, behind 29 points by Mark Christian, Jr. battered Orlando FastBreak, USA 120-108 in front of 1,522 energetic fans at the 1,800-seat Clemente Center in Melbourne last night.
"I can not describe how anxious I was about the game," commented team owner, Mike Richman. "But I couldn't be more proud of our team...or the fans. They showed up in numbers and were loud and with us all the way. They really gave us a home court advantage and allowed us to open the season with a win."
Head coach, Nate "Tiny" Archibald wasn't as easily pleased. "We need to get stronger on some of our offensive sets," lamented the NBA Hall of Famer. "Our defense was great though."
Returning point guard Anthony Slater led a balanced attack, handing out 11 assists as six Blue Ducks players scored in double figures. John Lamers and Adrian Malcom chipped in with 15 points apiece, while Earl Hines tallied 14 along with a team-high 10 rebounds.
Orlando was paced by Fred Wilson's 21.
The Ducks hope to build on their opening night victory as they take on Next Level Sports Sunday at 5:00 PM at the Clemente Center.
For tickets, call (321) 751-BLUE or visit the website at www.BrevardBlueDucks.com. Tickets are also available at the Clemente Center box office which opens an hour before game time.
BREVARD BLUE DUCKS 2005 REMAINING HOME GAMES
Sun, 6/12 Next Level Sports All-Stars 5:00 PM
Tue, 6/14 Florida All-Stars 7:00 PM BellSouth Recycle
Thu, 6/16 Orlando FastBreak, USA 7:00 PM
Sat, 6/18 West Virginia Wild 7:00 PM Thunderstix Night
Sun, 6/19 West Virginia Wild 5:00 PM Father's Day â Dads FREE!
Wed, 6/22 Next Level Sports All-Stars 7:00 PM
Fri, 6/24 Florida All-Stars 7:00 PM ESPN-Terry Bowden â Thunderstix Night
Wed, 6/29 Next Level Sports All-Stars 7:00 PM Take Stock in Children Night
Sun, 7/3* Dallas Diesel 1:00 PM *Double-Header
Sun, 7/3* Dallas Diesel 5:00 PM *Double-Header
Wed, 7/6 Orlando FastBreak, USA 7:00 PM
Fri, 7/8 Florida All-Stars 7:00 PM Thunderstix Night
Mon, 7/18 Houston Blaze 7:00 PM
Wed, 7/20 Utah â NAYEF All-Star 7:00 PM Last Game of Season! Chopper Giveaway!
DUCK NOTES:
Upcoming Promotions.....
· Tuesday, June 14th is The Real Yellow Pages from BellSouth Recycle Night. Any fan who brings their old Yellow Pages phone book to the game for recycling gets a half-price ticket and a free gift â courtesy of The Real Yellow Pages from BellSouth. In addition, special Real Yellow Pages from BellSouth prizes are planned for the evening.
· On Father's Day â Sunday June 19th â the Blue Ducks will host all dads for FREE. It will be the perfect opportunity to take your dad to the game and enjoy a Sunday of Blue Ducks basketball.
Get your motor running - One lucky fan this season will win a 2005 street-legal "Mini Chopper" â courtesy of Brevard Scooters. Fans will be able to fill out entry forms to win the red-white-and-blue, American flag-themed bike. Each game, the Blue Ducks will pick 5 fans as finalists and invite them back to the last game of the season. There the finalists will gather and one lucky fan will be randomly selected and named the winner of the "custom" cycle.
Blue Ducks team up with Habitat for Humanity â The Blue Ducks have teamed up with Habitat for Humanity and Coca-Cola by switching to cans instead of bottles for Coca-Cola soft drinks this season. At every game, Habitat for Humanity will be able to collect the cans for recycling which not only helps the environment, but provides revenue for the organization, which builds houses in Brevard for low-income families.
Kids' basketball camp - The Blue Ducks will be hosting a kid's summer basketball camp in conjunction with the City of Melbourne. The camp, which will stress basketball fundamentals is designed for kids 10-15 years old and will be held at the Eau Gallie Civic Center from June 13th â 17th. Camp times are from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Cost is $40 for residents, $48 for non-residents. For more information, call the Eau Gallie Civic Center at (321) 255-4608.
Welcome to the Pond - The Blue Ducks play all their games this season at the Clemente Center on the campus of Florida Tech in Melbourne. It is located at 150 W. University Blvd. The Ducks have announced a new open-seating general admission policy, along with new, lower ticket prices. General admission tickets prices will be lowered from $12.50 to $10.00 and fans will be able to sit anywhere they want. In addition, new lower prices have been announced for 5-Game "Flex-Packs" which will allow fans to attend any five games they wish. "Flex Packs" are now available for only $37.50. Full season ticket prices â good for admission to all 15 Brevard Blue Ducks home games - have also been lowered... to only $75.00. Lastly, a new "Family Quack Pack" is being introduced this season. The package gives a family 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 drinks and 4 snacks for only $40.00.
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