Fields Comes Up Clutch for Lightning

February 22, 2006 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Rockford Lightning News Release


Ronnie Fields led the Lightning with 30 points in a thrilling 123-120 overtime victory over the Gary Steelheads on Tuesday night at the MetroCentre.

With 21 seconds remaining in regulation, Fields nailed a three pointer to tie the game at 109 and walked to the Lightning bench as Gary called a timeout like it was a regular occurrence. Lately it seems like it has been with Ronnie as he has hit so many clutch shots this season that it seems like he is doing it every night.

Ronnie stole the ball from former teammate Jimmie "Snap" Hunter as time expired in regulation to force an overtime period. He went on to score 8 points in the extra period including a three pointer to tie it up at 114. Sidney Holmes, who had a game high 12 rebounds, added a big basket with just over a minute to go in the game when he flew threw the lane to tip in a Lightning miss and tie the game up again. After the Steelheads went down and scored a bucket, Rico Hill came right down the floor and hit a jumper to tie it back up. Chris Alexander missed two free throws with 23 seconds remaining in the overtime period, and it was Ronnie's time once again.

Fields drove the lane with 6 seconds remaining, hit a layup as he was fouled, all while falling out of bounds. He connected from the line to complete the three-point-lay to give the Lightning a three-point lead. Jimmie Hunter's three as time expired came up short and the Lightning won a close one at home over their Eastern Conference rivals.

"Its good to get back on the winning track", said Lightning Head Coach Chris Daleo. "I thought everybody played real hard tonight. It was a great crowd and I am glad we were able to bring home a win on our home court."

Cordell Henry added 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in the win while John Jackson contributed 10 points and 8 rebounds off the bench for the Lightning. Dale Miller, the newest member of the team, added 4 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals in his first game with the team. Fields added 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals to go with his 30 points.

This Sunday, February 26th, the Rockford Lightning will host the Albany Patroons for a 3:05 P.M. game at the MetroCentre. Freddy Flash will be hosting his birthday bash with more than fifteen of his friends from the area there to help him celebrate at the Lightning game. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a Ronnie Fields Bobble Head sponsored by Metro Medical. The Jesse White tumblers will be returning to the MetroCentre for their second time this season to perform at halftime of the Lightning game. Group tickets can be purchased at a discounted price through the Lightning offices at 815-874-4232. For single game tickets, contact the MetroCentre box office at 815-968-5222 or online at www.centreevents.com.

The Lightning will travel to Michigan to take on the Mayhem this Friday night in Muskegon. Game time is 5:05 P.M. (CST), and Lightning fans can follow along with the team while they are on the road by logging on to www.cbahoopsonline.com and checking out the LIVE web casts option.



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