Jersey Express Move into 1st Place in Division
December 6, 2011 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Jersey Express News Release
The Jersey Express had a strong weekend, as the team won two games to extend its win streak to four in a row and take control of first place in the ABA's Northeast Division.
The Express (4-1) took down the NYC Thunder at home on Friday night, 105-101, and traveled to Connecticut to defeat the Connecticut TopBallerz, 124-120 on Saturday.
Darnell Braswell led the way against the Thunder, as the guard poured in 31 points. Sedale Walton scored 21.
On Saturday, forward Dexter Gray had a strong outing, scoring 31 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. Walton had 24 points and Darren Travis added 23.
Head Coach Joe Amador was happy with the team's play over the weekend.
"I'm very proud and impressed with the collective team effort this past weekend," said Amador. "Someone different steps up every night for us. We are really coming together as a team."
On Saturday, December 10, the Express host the Staten Island Vipers at the Jersey City Armory at 7:00p.m and look to extend its winning streak to five games. The Armory is located at 678 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ. Check out the team's newly-renovated website @ www.jerseyexpress.net, for tickets to upcoming Express games. Recording artist A SWAZE will be performing live at halftime, as they welcome Barnabas Healthcare Systems.
Said Express Director of Operations Jeffrey Brown Sr. "We're showing why we are the true team of New Jersey. It's time for us to have a basketball team that we don't have to share with a New York City covering. We are your New Jersey-based team, playing for the people of the Garden State, from Atlantic City to Alpine. We care for our fans, and hope that our fans and local businesses will support New Jersey's team. The Nets are leaving for Brooklyn, but this train is here to stay in New Jersey."
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