DareDevils win close one with Express
November 20, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Niagara Daredevils News Release
St. Catharines, Canada. The ABA Niagara DareDevils defeated the Newark Express 118-116 in front of a full house at AN Myer School in St. Catharines. (Due to a logistical problem with the floor, the DareDevils were unable to play at the Jack Gatecliff Arena and the game was played at an alternative venue. Team President Al Howell hopes to have the issue resolved for next week's game).
The game started slowly for the DareDevils. Two consecutive backcourt turnovers allowed Newark to take a 33-27 lead after the first quarter. Niagara turned up the heat in the second quarter. A backcourt steal by the DareDevils gave them a 55-48 lead with 5 minutes remaining in the half. Niagara maintained the 7 point lead to end the half 67-60. The third quarter saw Newark steadily chip away at the DareDevils lead. The quarter ended with the Express in front 94-90.
The two teams traded baskets in the fourth quarter and were deadlocked 111-111 with exactly two minutes remaining in the game. Niagara took the lead with about 30 seconds remaining only to have Newark race down the floor and hit a three pointer to once again tie the game.
With Niagara in possession of the ball, Newark was issued a non-shooting foul which allowed the DareDevils to regroup and set up for the finish. After the in-bounds pass, the DareDevils hit a two pointer with under 10 seconds remaining. The Express were unable to hit the equalizeer giving the DareDevils the 2 point victory. Eric Walton lead the DareDevils with 27 points while Reggie Warren and Matt Luedtke had 18. Davin White contributed 13 and Joe Buck had 10.
Marcus Toney had 26 points for Newark while Mufeed Thomas had 22. The DareDevils next home game is Sunday, November 27th vs the Buffalo Rapids, game time is 3pm. For more information, email al@niagaradaredevilsbasketball.com or visit www.niagaradaredevilsbasketball.com or www.abalive.com.
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