Lightning Come Up Short In Overtime Loss
February 8, 2006 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Rockford Lightning News Release
Ronnie Fields scored 30 points for the second consecutive game, but it was not
enough as the Lightning fell to the Gary Steelheads for the third straight time in
the last five days.
After building up an eleven point lead at the half and leading by as many as 15
points, the Lightning came out in the third battling for the quarter point. Losing
the third by one point on a last second layup by Jimmie Hunter, the Lightning
appeared to still have the game under control. Trailing by ten to start the final
quarter, Gary fought their way back to force an overtime period.
When Fields came up short on a three-point attempt with 1.7 seconds remaining on the
clock, the Lightning lost their first home game since December 10, 2005. The team
managed just 2.0-quarter points in the 124-127 overtime loss.
Marlon Parmer added 16 points and 8 assists while Cordell Henry brought in 27 points
off the bench. Fields added 6 rebounds, and 5 assists to his 30 points on the
night. Brant "the baffler" Bailey, the newest member of the Lightning, made his
return to Rockford after playing overseas in Venezuela and Australia picking up 12
points and 3 rebounds in 15 minutes of play.
Head Coach Chris Daleo and the Lightning will travel to Michigan to take on the Mayhem tonight at the L.C. Walker Arena. Tip-off is set for 6:05 P.M. (CST), and Lightning fans can follow along with the team while they are on the road this season by logging onto www.cbahoopsonline.com and checking out the LIVE webcasts. The team will return home to face the Steelheads once again on Tuesday, February 14, at the MetroCentre. The first 200 women in attendance will have the chance to win a diamond courtesy of B. Sanfield. Tip-off for Tuesday's contest is 7:05 P.M. (CST) with doors opening at 6:00. There are a limited number of seats that will be available for $1.49 sponsored by WXRX for Tuesday's game. Group tickets can be purchased at a discounted price through the Lightning offices at 815-874-4232. For single game tickets, contact the MetroCentre box office at 815-968-5222 or online at www.centreevents.com.
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