Riverhawks Begin Their Own March Madness

March 16, 2008 - Premier Basketball League (PBL)
Quad City Riverhawks News Release


Davenport, IA- The Quad City Riverhawks made their final preparations for the 2008 PBL Playoffs this weekend with games against the Jacksonville Slam and the Chicago Throwbacks.

On Saturday night the Riverhawks (15-4) Slammed Jacksonville (7-10) with a 143-111 victory. Quad City put on an aerial show including several thunderous alley-oops which awed the crowd on "Fan Appreciation Night." Keith Gaydon made his return to the hardwood after spending the last few games out with back problems. He made the most of his return with 30 points and five rebounds.

Forward Johnny Cox was impressive in the paint with 20 points including 4 of 5 from the free throw line. Point Guard Lonnie Randolph continues to get back to his All-Star form coming two rebounds short of a triple double finishing with 12 points, 10 assist and 8 rebounds.

On Sunday the Riverhawks traveled to Chicago for the regular season finale against the Chicago Throwbacks and the results were not good. Quad City jumped out all over Chicago and led as much as 25 points in the first half. But the lead quickly diminished and the game went into overtime. Coach Farrow stated " This was the most selfish we have played all year long and it is upsetting how well we have been playing to end the year like this. We will regroup and will be ready for the Western Division Championship playoff game on Thursday." Ty Johnson led the Riverhawks with 23 points and Ryan Edwards also notched 22 points in the losing effort. Willie Mitchell added a double double for the Riverhawks with 17 points and 11 rebounds. The Riverhawks end the regular season with a 15-5 overall record.

Championship Week:

The inaugural Premier Basketball League tips off this week in Chicago with the Divisional Championship games to be played in Rochester, N.Y. and Moline, IL respectively.

- The playoffs begin Tuesday in Chicago at the Attack Athletics Center. The #2 and #5 teams and #3 and #4 teams from both divisions will meet. The winners of those games will meet on Wednesday to determine who will play in the Division Finals Thursday. The 1st PBL Championship Game will be played at the home of the team with the best record.

- The Quad City Riverhawks will host the West Division Championship Thursday, March 20th at Black Hawk College. Tip Off is set for 7:00. Fans can get tickets by calling the Riverhawks office at 1-866-694-5728. As of Sunday 300 tickets had already been sold for the game.

- The Riverhawks will be taking Monday off before beginning preparations for the West Division Championship game. Quad City will return to practice on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:30- 3:30 PM.

- The Quad City Riverhawks will be available for interviews fifteen minutes prior to practice times or after practice.

- The Quad City Riverhawks are giving fans an opportunity to eat with the 2008 PBL West Division Regular Season Champions. The 'Hawks will have dinner Tuesday Night, March 18th at Bishop's Buffet at the South Park Mall in Moline, IL.



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