Rockford gets weekend split with Yakima
January 24, 2005 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Rockford Lightning News Release
Yakima, WA- The Rockford Lightning needed to start off their second half of the season on a good note, and they did with a split of games over Yakima this past Friday and Saturday. Each game was a close affair, with the outcome being decided with a margin of six points.
Rockford opened up the series this past Friday night with a 112-106 victory over the Sun Kings. Brian Lubeck had 21 points in the game for the Lightning, including two clutch three-pointers down the stretch to seal the deal. Keith Closs had a stellar defensive night in that game, with nine blocked shots, and he also led the way with six rebounds. Rockford picked up six quarter points in Friday night's victory.
On Saturday night, the tables were turned, as Yakima edged out a 97-91 win over the Bolts. In only his second game back from being on the injured reserve list, Brant Bailey led the scoring for Rockford with 21 points. Marshall Phillips had eight rebounds in the contest, and Ronnie Fields tallied three assists. Despite the loss, Rockford picked up two quarter points in that game, winning the first two quarters.
Rockford returns to the MetroCentre Tuesday night, January 25, to square off against conference rival Great Lakes. Tip off between the Lightning and Storm is set for 7:05 p.m. All kids tickets are half-price, and there will be a post game party at JD's Bar and Grill following Tuesday's game. To order your tickets, call the MetroCentre box office at 815-968-5222.
• Discuss this story on the Continental Basketball Association 1 message board...
Continental Basketball Association 1 Stories from January 24, 2005
- CBA Transactions - CBA 1
- Stampede at full throttle for seven home games in 14 days - Idaho Stampede
- Kaniel Dickens rejoins Stampede - Idaho Stampede
- Gaines and Clancy earn Player of the Week honors - CBA 1
- Rockford gets weekend split with Yakima - Rockford Lightning
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
