Mad Ants Fall at Home to Maine
Published on February 2, 2016 under NBA G League (G League)
Indiana Mad Ants News Release
FORT WAYNE, IN - The Mad Ants, sponsored by Lutheran Health Network, fell against the Maine Red Claws 108-97 Tuesday, February 2nd at Allen Co. War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne.
Tonight's game marked the return of Indiana Pacer assignee Rakeem Christmas, bringing both him and Shayne Whittington back side by side in a Mad Ants game together for the first time since the team's January 23rd victory on the road against the Maine Red Claws. Tonight's game, also staring the Maine Red Claws, provided for a dominant first half in favor of the visitors. At the midpoint of the first quarter, the Mad Ants found themselves locked into a 17-17 tie with Maine, but after twenty-four minutes of play, the Mad Ants went into the locker room down 69-49. CJ Fair played a large factor in the Mad Ants first half offense, leading the team with 14 points and 4 rebounds. Coming off a strong performance in last Saturday's game against Maine, Whittington followed Fair with 8 first half points and 4 rebounds.
Maine jumped ahead early in the second half and eventually gained the 91-70 advantage at the end of the third quarter. Fair led all scorers through three with 18 points. The Mad Ants pulled within ten of their visitors at the midway point of the fourth quarter, but were unable to gain the lead by the end of regulations, falling 108-97 in the end. For the Red Claws, Coty Clarke finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Corey Walden followed with 20 points of his own.
The Mad Ants fall to 13-14 on the season, while Maine moves to 15-13.
The Mad Ants will remain at home to host the Canton Charge on Friday, February 5th at the Allen Co. Memorial Coliseum with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can purchase their Mad Ants tickets anytime, which start at just $6, at the Memorial Coliseum Box Office, by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
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