Nighthawks silenced by Sound 131-111

Published on February 18, 2006 under American Basketball Association (ABA)
Strong Island Sound News Release


Selden, N.Y. - After being defeated by the Maryland Nighthawks on the road in 2 games by a total of 8 points, the Strong Island Sound hosted the 6th ranked team in the ABA Power Ranking Friday night at Suffolk Community College. The Sound gained some measure of revenge defeating their rivals by a score of 131-111. The Sound led the entire way and coasted to a victory on ‘Police Department Appreciation Night'.

3 players led the Sound with 21 points. Gary Williams (6-11 FG, 3-4 3 pt, 6-6 FT, 7 reb, 2 stl in 26 minutes), Michael Campbell (6-13 FG, 3-7 3 pt, 5-7 FT, 9 reb, 8 ast, 3 stl in 43 minutes), and Chris Sandy (6-10 FG, 1-1 3 pt, 8-8 FT, 1 reb, 4 ast, 4 stl in 27 minutes) all hit important shots to nullify any attempt of a comeback by Maryland. The entire team contributed on a night the Sound dressed only 8 players. Strong Island led by as much as 30 points in the second half and had 100 total points with four minutes left in the 3rd quarter. A key statistic was the team's efficiency in getting to the free throw line and taking advantage of chances from the charity stripe. For the game the Sound went 37 for 40 for 92 percent.

The Nighthawks were led by Anton Jenifer with 24 points in 28 minutes. Former Vancouver Grizzlie and Washington Wizard Lawrence Moten had 11 points in 29 minutes.

Gary Williams was asked following the win what the team did different from their last meeting in Maryland, when the Sound let a double-digit halftime lead slip away. "Preparation. People stepped up and we stayed together. This was a total team effort, a big win". Williams stated when asked about the important 3 point shots that he made in the first half, "I do what's asked of me. I was playing the ‘4' and had a mismatch on me. If I don't have the shot I can make that extra pass".

The Sound improved their season record to 12-14 with the win and were ranked 16th heading into the game. The Sound are looking to stay in the top 16 to ensure a home playoff game. With the loss Maryland falls to 19-7.

The Sound go right back at it Saturday night at St. Joseph's College to face the Roger Brown Division leading Harlem Strongdogs. The game is ‘Fire Department Appreciation Night'. On Sunday the Sound head up to Buffalo to face the Rapids for a 2:00 matinee.

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