Jam Keep Rolling With Victory Over the Palm Beach Imperials
February 17, 2007 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Jacksonville Slam News Release
The Jacksonville Jam (22-7) defeated the Palm Beach Imperials (10-15) with an impressive 126-109 victory on their homecourt at UNF Arena on Friday night.
The Jam controlled the action throughout the game and only a short lapse in the second quarter of play did the Jam fall behind the Imperials. Jacksonville quickly gained control and a 12-2 run allowed the Jam to take control and the lead again from Palm Beach. Jacksonville went in up 56-46 at half-time.
The Jam came out in the first five minutes of the second to extend its lead to 16 points, before a Palm Beach run cut the score to 6 points at the 10 minutes mark of the fourth quarter. An 8 point run once again put the Jam back up by double figures, and the Jam went on to lead by as many as 18 points in the fourth quarter.
Jacksonville was led by forward, Jerry Williams, who had his best game of the season with a 34 point and 10 rebound effort. Power forward, DeRon Rutledge recorded another double/double with an impressive outing with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Anthony Lumpkin put in 15 points and dished out 8 assist. Newcomer, Roy Rose chipped 13 points and had 7 assist. Nick Wallery put in 14 points and pulled down 8 rebounds. Bobby St. Preux also contributed 13 points.
The Jacksonville Jam return to action this Sunday afternoon at 3:05 pm with a classic match-up of division leaders against the Blue Conference Central Division Leading Wilmington Seas Dawgs.
JAM NOTES:
* Jam combo guard, Trey Moore left the Jam this week to pursue a contract with SIG in the French Professional Basketball League. Bonne Chance Trey!
* The $50,000 Sunday JAM sponsored by the Kossak Companies continues tomorrow. Join us to be a part of the JAM AND for your chance to win $50,000!
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American Basketball Association Stories from February 17, 2007
- Slam sweep aside Shockwave, 148-106 - Bellingham Slam
- Atlanta Vision Win over Mississippi in Overtime - Atlanta Vision
- Jam Keep Rolling With Victory Over the Palm Beach Imperials - Jacksonville Slam
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