Explosion wins 115-109 against first place Vancouver Volcanoes

Published on May 17, 2009 under International Basketball League (IBL)
Snohomish County Explosion News Release


Vancouver, Washington - The Snohomish County Explosion were on fire with a full week of practice and everyone back in familiar roles.

Devon Greene back with the team helped take control of the Explosion offense, the IBL leading scorer and fifth in the league with rebounds, played like the NBA prospect he is with 42 points and 13 rebounds. The Explosion had scoring from just 7 players tonight and Manny Kennedy was ejected as the Vancouver and Explosion got into a brief altercation as the Explosion were in control in the game holding leads of 15 and 20 points.

Ford had a solid night with 27 points and 13 rebounds while Anthony Slater lead the team with 15 assist, and 9 steals.

The Explosion are now 5-4 for the season and look to improve night in and night out. The young Explosion had great and coaching, and defensive pressure to continue to grow and look to take on the Edmonton Energy who just lost to Bellingham in Edmonton.

The Explosion hope to continue success on the road next week. The Explosion will then return home on May 30th against the Vancouver Titans. Tickets can still be purchased online at www.explosionbasketball.net or via the phone at 425-339-BALL.

Stats

Anthony Slater - 15 assist, 12 rebounds, 9 steals, 1 point

Thomas Tomsic - 10 points, 3 rebounds

Jeffrey Day - 9 rebounds, 2 pts, 5 blocks

Devon Greene - 13 rebounds, 0 assist, 43 points

Richard Ford - 13 rebounds, 27 points,

Manny Kennedy - 12 rebounds, 2 assist, 10 points

Jason Hicks - 22 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assist

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