Hotshots take second with 117-112 win

Published on May 18, 2005 under International Basketball League (IBL)
West Coast Hotshots News Release


Thunder scoring leaders going into this game: Lamar Morinia 19.9 points per game, Michael Claxton 19.5 points per game and Jimmy Haywood 18.5 points per game.

Hotshots scoring leaders going into this game: Ashley Champion 26.5 points per game (6th in the IBL), Steven Moss-Kelly 19.5 points per game and JS Nash 15.8 points per game

Tonight's game result May 14th: Central Oregon 117, Tacoma 112. The Tacoma Thunder and Central Oregon Hotshots played tonight in a battle for second place in the Western Division after coming into the game with the season series tied 1-1. Central Oregon whips four straight three point baskets by the Tacoma Thunder to hold on and win a nail bitter in Central Oregon. J.S. Nash finished with six straight free throws to close out the game. Leading the Hotshots was Ashley Champion with 36 points and Marlon Bailey led the Thunder with 25 points. For complete box score, see next page-

Next up for Tacoma: Tacoma Thunder moves on to play at Portland on Friday, May 20th.

Next up for Central Oregon: Central Oregon Hotshots travel to Vancouver on Friday, May 20th.



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