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Energy Fall to Rio Grande Valley 135-128

February 1, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release


HIDALGO, TX, February 1, 2011- Forward Othyus Jeffers scored 26 points and pulled in 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as the Iowa Energy lost to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers 135-128 Tuesday night.

The Vipers broke open a tight game midway through the 3rd period thanks to a 14-3 run that put them 82-73. A Jeff Adrien layup early in the 4th quarter extended Rio Grande Valley's lead to 17 points, their largest of the night.

With 6:18 remaining in the game and the Vipers up 119-106, Iowa went on a 12-0 run capped by a Jeffers layup to narrow the margin to one point. With the game teetering in the balance, the Vipers' Mohammed Faye drilled a 3-pointer from the top of the key to extend the Rio Grande Valley lead back to four points. Iowa would get no closer than three points the rest of the game, as the Vipers won their second consecutive game against the Energy.

Chris Lofton added 23 points for Iowa, which stands at 20-9 on the season. Despite the loss, the Energy remain in first place in their division for the 129th consecutive game.

Rio Grande Valley was led by Jerel McNeal's 27 points while Richard Roby added 22 in the win. The Vipers are now 19-8 on the season.

The two teams play again tomorrow in Hidalgo.

Iowa returns home Friday vs. Sioux Falls and Saturday vs. Utah. Both games are at Wells Fargo Arena at 7pm. Tickets are available at www.dahlstickets.com, by calling 564-8550 or at the arena box office.

For more information, visit www.iowanba.com.

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