Mad Ants Hold off Herd
March 19, 2019 - NBA G League (G League)
Indiana Mad Ants News Release
Fort Wayne, Ind. - The Fort Wayne Mad Ants defeated the Wisconsin Herd, 105-100, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday night.
Travin Thibodeaux came off the bench to pour in 12 points and 10 rebounds for Fort Wayne (22-26). It was Thiobdeaux's fourth double-double this season.
Fort Wayne clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter holding Wisconsin (12-37) to a 32 percent shooting clip in the final quarter. Fort Wayne led by as many as 10 throughout the game, which featured 13 lead changes.
Indiana Pacers assignee Alize Johnson finished with a team-high 20 points, to go along with nine rebounds. Omari Johnson finished the night 7-of-10 shooting to chip in 17 points and seven rebounds.
Edmond Sumner and Stephan Hicks both finished one rebound shy of a double-double. Sumner ended his night with 15 points, while Hicks scored 11.
Jovan Mooring came off the bench with 10 points in just over 10 minutes of playing time, as Rob Gray missed Tuesday's game with plantar fasciitis.
Mooring and Herd guard Xavier Munford were both ejected from the game in the third quarter while Munford was attempting to shoot free throws.
Michael Qualls continued his impressive March with 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead Wisconsin.
Shevon Thompson added 14 points and 12 rebounds for Wisconsin as well.
Fort Wayne will head to Greensboro on Thursday, while Wisconsin will conclude its season on Saturday night at Long Island.
The Mad Ants will conclude its 12th season at home on Saturday against the Grand Rapids Drive at 7 p.m. Tickets are available by visiting ftwaynemadants.com or calling 260-469-4667.
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