Knights Go 1-1 in Opening Weekend
March 26, 2008 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Battle Creek Knights News Release
The Battle Creek Knights ended their opening weekend 1-1.
The Knights opener was against the Gary Steelheads last Thursday night. The Knights first-year guard Roberto Fortes, who came from Illinois State University, led the scoring with 35 points. In their fourth season with the Knights, Bobby Madison scored 22 points and seven rebounds, and Rickey Willis scored 14 points and eight assists. However the combined effort was not enough to hold off the Steelheads. The Steelheads defeated Knights, 119-112.
The Knights next match was against the Windy City Soldiers on Saturday. The Knights pulled off a win of 121-99. Seven of the Knights players scored double-figures, with Fortes again led the scoring with 20 points. Right on his heels was Bobby Madison with 18 points, Kei Madison with 16 points, and new-Knight Jamal Ward scored 16 points.
This Sunday March 30th the Knights are on the road facing two time defending International Basketball League champs Elkhart Express. Elkhart current record is 1-0, but the Knights are ready to defeat the champs and long time rival.
On Tuesday April 1st, the Battle Creek Knights will participate in the April Food's Day Media Supermarket Sweep at the Marshall Family Fare Market Store. This event helps support the Food Bank of South Central Michigan.
The Knights will be back home on Thursday April 3rd to play against Holland Blast. For this game there will be special half time entertainment by "Zeke the Wonder Dog". For tickets contact the Kellogg Arena Box Office at 269.963.4800.
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