Skyforce game notes
Published on March 3, 2006 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, SD - The Sioux Falls Skyforce (27-16, 174.0, 4.05) hosts the Idaho Stampede (23-21, 161.5, 3.67) tonight at 7:05 pm at the Sioux Falls Arena.
'Force Facts:
Game #44 / Home Game #22 / CBA Game #177
Playoff Bound
With 2.5 quarter-points in Monday night's 100-92 (5.5, 1.5) victory on the road against the Yakama Sun Kings, the Sioux Falls Skyforce clinched a spot in the 2006 CBA Playoffs. The recent eight-game winning streak has also propelled the âForce into first place in the Western Conference standings. This will be the âForce's 10th postseason appearance in 17 seasons, with two seasons ending with CBA Championships (1996 & 2005).
Triple-Doubles
Corey Williams posted his second triple-double of the season this past Monday night as he had 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists. Earlier this season he had a triple-double against the Dakota Wizards as he had 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Former âForce great Cedric Hunter holds the franchise record for most triple-doubles in a season with three during the 1993-94 campaign. Marlon Parmer (Rockford), Anthony Goldwire (Yakama), and Ronnie Fields (Rockford) are the only other players to record a triple-double in the CBA this season.
Coach of the Month
Sioux Falls Skyforce head coach Dave Joerger was named CBA Coach of the Month for the month of February this past week. He led Sioux Falls to a 9-1 record (90.0 pct.) during February, including its current season-best eight-game winning streak. Sioux Falls averaged 5.05 quarter points per game to push its way into first place in the Western Conference ahead of the Yakama Sun Kings. This is the ninth time in his CBA coaching career (five seasons) that he has been named Coach of the Month (seven times with the Dakota Wizards and twice with the Skyforce). Joerger is one victory away from his 150th CBA win, currently sitting at 149-78 (.656 pct.) for his career.
'Force All-Time Record vs. Stampede W-L 37-36 (.507)
'Force vs. Stampede 05-06 W-L 6-2 (.750)
Season Series (Home team in CAPS):
11/30: IDAHO 103, Sioux Falls 99 (5, 2) - Recap
12/02: Sioux Falls 94, IDAHO 92 (6, 1) - Recap
12/16: SIOUX FALLS 105, Idaho 103 (5, 2) - Recap
12/17: SIOUX FALLS 108, Idaho 96 (6, 1) - Recap
12/29: SIOUX FALLS 108, Idaho 104 OT (5.5, 1.5) - Recap
1/2: SIOUX FALLS 112, Idaho 108 (4.5, 2.5) - Recap
1/11: IDAHO 113, Sioux Falls 106 (5, 2) - Recap
2/24: Sioux Falls 97, IDAHO 91 (5.5, 1.5) - Recap
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