G League Iowa Wolves

Iowa Energy Win Season Opener

Published on November 22, 2013 under NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release


TULSA, OK - The Tulsa 66ers fell to the Iowa Energy, 127-117, in Iowa's season opener Friday at the SpiritBank Event Center. All five Energy starters scored double digit points.

Othyus Jeffers led the way with 30 points and 9 rebounds. Jarvis Varnado had 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Patrick Christopher added 24 points and Kalin Lucas had 23 points and 6 assists.

Nate Bjorkgren gets his first win as the Iowa Energy's head coach.

Tulsa (0-1) jumped ahead of Iowa (1-0) by outscoring the Energy 69-54 in the first half. The 66ers' 69 points were the most scored in one half under head coach Darko Rajakovic, now in his second season.

Iowa fought back in the second half to outscore Tulsa 73-48 in the final two frames. The Energy outrebounded the 66ers 28-13 in the second half and 52-35 overall.

Rodney Bartholomew and Mario Little led the 66ers with 22 points each - career highs for both veterans. Larry Owens, beginning his fourth season with the club, secured 10 rebounds alongside 10 points and seven assists.

The 66ers and Energy face off again Saturday night at 7 p.m. inside the SpiritBank Event Center.

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