Heaves solidify playoff position with win over Quebec
March 13, 2009 - Premier Basketball League (PBL)
Vermont Frost Heaves News Release
Barre, VT- The Vermont Frost Heaves overcame a 12 point first quarter deficit and rolled to a convincing 118-98 victory over Quebec.
The Frost Heaves, who overcame the early first quarter deficit, were down by six at the end of one and then outscored the Kebs 37-13 in the second quarter. Vermont went on a 15-2 run in the quarter and led by 18 at half.
In the second half, it was more from the Frost Heaves as they were able to hold of Jamaal Wise who finished with a game high 34, and the Heaves tightened up on the defensive end to come away with a 20 point victory.
For Vermont, Benson Callier finished with a game high 28 with Greg Plummer adding 21. For the Kebs, Wise added ten rebounds to his 21 points with Daryll Hill adding 20.
With the victory, the Frost Heaves now have a 1 ½ game lead over Halifax for the fifth and final playoff spot. If the season were to end today, the Heaves would take on Rochester in the four vs. five game for the right to take on Battle Creek in the second round.
Up next for Vermont is a Saturday night home contest in Barre against Montreal. The Kebs have that same Sasquatch ball club one week from Saturday in Quebec City.
Notes: Vermont outrebounded the Kebs 54-37 with John Bryant leading all rebounders with 16. The Frost Heaves ruined the Quebec debut of Glen Dandridge who was acquired from Halifax in a deadline day deal. Dandridge finished with eight points and four fouls in 20 minutes of play.
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