CBA 1 Sioux Falls Skyforce

'Force Beats Archrival

Published on February 17, 2006 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release


Sioux Falls, SD (February 16, 2006) - The Sioux Falls Skyforce defeated the Dakota Wizards tonight 101-83 (6.5, 0.5) to improve to 22-16 on the season. The ‘Force used a balanced attack as all five starters scored in double figures and the ‘Force made key plays down the stretch to pull away for the win. Dakota dropped to 17-22 and looks to get revenge tonight as the same two teams will go at it again.

The ‘Force needs to catch Yakama in the standings if they want to ensure a playoff spot and the possibility of two home games in the first round and they could not afford a letdown against a struggling Wizards team. Sioux Falls quickly built an eight-point lead (14-6) but needed a late three-pointer from Bill Thomas to win the opening quarter 26-23 behind 10 points from Jermaine Walker. The ‘Force would build a double-digit lead in the second quarter and led by as many as 14 points on several occasions. The ‘Force led at halftime 53-43 and won the second quarter 27-20. Both teams traded baskets most of the third quarter and the ‘Force led 73-63 after three quarters as both teams scored 20 points a piece to share the quarter-point. The ‘Force could not put away the Wizards as Dakota cut the lead to six points (85-79) with under 5:00 to go in the game. That would be as close as Dakota would get though as the ‘Force outscored the Wizards 16-4 the rest of the way to win the game and the final quarter 28-20 behind eight points from Billy Thomas. Corey Williams had a solid game for the ‘Force as he missed a triple-double by one rebound.

The Skyforce's next game is on Friday, February 17th, at home against the Dakota Wizards. Tip-off is set for 7:05 pm at the Sioux Falls Arena.

Game Highlights:

SKYFORCE: Corey Williams 15 points, 10 assists, 9 rebounds

Noel Felix 22 points, 6 rebounds

WIZARDS: Kasib Powell 20 points, 8 assists

Rocky Walls 13 points, 11 rebounds

Check out the Sioux Falls Skyforce Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Continental Basketball Association 1 Stories from February 17, 2006


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central