Rochester Dominates in Chicago, Win 112-83

January 24, 2009 - Premier Basketball League (PBL)
Rochester RazorSharks News Release


James Reaves hit for a game high 27 points, including 17-19 from the line; he also pulled down 11 rebounds to lead Rochester to a convincing 112-83 matinee victory over Chicago.

After playing a night game last night, the Throwbacks came out flat and were down 17 at the end of one and trailed by as many as 30. The Throwbacks turned the ball over a season high 33 times and could not contain both Reaves and Keith Friel. Friel hit for 20 including 4-12 from three point range.

After the game Chicago coach Donnie Boyce said, "Our guys were a step slow today and it showed. I explained to the team the importance of being ready to play back to back games. We just have to rebound at home Monday against Mid-Michigan."

Outside of Reaves and Friel, Rochester had three others in double figures including Jerice Crouch with 15. Chicago was lead by Dameon Mason's 22; James Booyer had a double double with 12 points and 12 boards.

Rochester improves to 2-3 on the year and are a game behind Wilmington and Augusta in the Eastern Division. Chicago drops to 3-4 on the year and are 1 ½ games behind unbeaten Battle Creek in the Midwest Division

Chicago is back in action on Monday at Attack Athletics against Mid-Michigan. Rochester travels to Wilmington to take on the Sea Dawgs with tip time set for 5:00 Eastern Time on Sunday.

Notes: Rochester scored 42 points off 33 Throwbacks turnovers. Jerice Crouch, John Halas and Sammy Monroe each had four steals.

--Chris Munson for the Premier Basketball League



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