CBA 1 Sioux Falls Skyforce

Skyforce fall to Yakama

Published on January 11, 2006 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release


Yakima, WA - The Sioux Falls Skyforce dropped a game tonight to the Yakama Sun Kings 122-108 (6, 1) to drop to 14-12 on the season. All eight Sun Kings players who played in the game scored in double figures and the Sun Kings avenged a home loss earlier this season to the Skyforce. Yakama improved to 16-7 and remains on top of the Western Conference standings.

The last time the ‘Force played at the SunDome they left town with all seven quarter-points as they destroyed the Sun Kings 122-102 (7, 0) back on November 29th. Yakama would win the first two quarters 29-26 and 30-24 as they went into halftime leading 59-50. The 'Force would battle back and win the third quarter 33-27 and went into the final stanza trailing 86-83. Yakama forced missed shots or turnovers on nine of the Skyforce's first twelve possessions and took advantage as they built a commanding lead and held on for their third straight home win.

The Skyforce's next game is on Wednesday, January 11th, on the road against the Idaho Stampede. Tip-off is set for 8:10 pm CST at Qwest Arena.

Game Highlights:

SKYFORCE:

- Corey Williams - 22 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds

- Rodney Buford - 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists

SUN KINGS:

- Ronny Turiaf - 21 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists

- Ralph Holmes - 16 points, 4-for-6 three-pointers

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Group tickets and mini-plans are on sale for the 2005-06 season. For details call a Skyforce representative at (605) 332-0605.

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