
RGV Sets New Franchise Record
April 6, 2013 - NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release
HIDALGO, Texas -- The Rio Grande Valley Vipers (35-15) topped the Austin Toros (27-23) 120-111 tonight at State Farm Arena. Tonight's win set the franchise-record for most wins in a season, 35, and tied the franchise's longest win streak on 10 wins.
Andrew Goudelock led the Vipers with 21 points, followed by Glen Rice, Jr. with 19 points, 9 rebounds. Tyler Honeycutt added 17 points, and Royce White scored 13 points.
Aron Baynes led the Toros with a double-double 23 points, 15 rebounds. Lester Hudson scored 22 points, followed by Tre Kelley with 21 points. Rick Jackson and Dontell Jefferson each scored 13 points. `
With 2:33 in the first quarter the Vipers took control of the first half. Honeycutt and Singletary sank consecutive three-point shots that gave RGV the 24-15 advantage. At the end of the first, the Vipers were up 28-22.
RGV's continued to build their lead in the second quarter. The Vipers outscored the Toros 40-26 points in the quarter, and led 68-48 at halftime.
The Vipers held their largest lead 28 points three times during the third quarter. At the end of the third, RGV was up 94-74.
Austin came back fighting in the fourth quarter. The Toros outscored the Vipers 37-26. With 1:38 on the clock, Baynes sank two free throws to help the Toros close their deficit to four points, 110-106. However, Austin was not able to take the lead. RGV won 120-111.
Saturday's game wrapped up the 2012-13 NBA Development League season. For more information about the NBA Development League Playoffs, check www.rgvipers.com or nbadleague.com Sunday, April 7.
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