CBA 1 Sioux Falls Skyforce

Skyforce Swoop Past Patroons

Published on December 21, 2005 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release


Albany, NY - The Sioux Falls Skyforce defeated the Albany Patroons last night 101-87 (6, 1) to improve to 9-6 on the season. The 'Force held a 20-point halftime lead and held off a Patroons rally to pick up the road win. The Patroons dropped to 5-10 with the loss.

The 'Force lost to the expansion Patroons the previous night in a close game and could not afford to lose both games in Albany. The 'Force came out and took control early as they led by 10 points (19-9) halfway through the opening quarter. They would maintain the 10-point lead and won the first quarter 24-14. The 'Force continued to build on the double digit lead and went into halftime with a comfortable 54-35 lead. The 'Force won the second quarter 30-21. The Patroons refused to go away on their home court and cut the lead to 61-57 with just under 5:00 to go in the third quarter. They would get as close as two points on a few occasions and went into the final quarter trailing 75-71. The Patroons won the third quarter 36-21. The 'Force would not relinquish the lead and withstood the rally to pick up a big road win. The 'Force won the final quarter 26-16.

The Skyforce's next game is tomorrow night on the road against the Michigan Mayhem. Tip-off is set for 6:05 pm CST at L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan.

Game Highlights:

SKYFORCE:

- Brandon Hunter - 30 points, 16 rebounds

- Kevin Melson - 14 points, 5-for-6 FG

PATROONS:

- T.J. Thompson - 20 points

- Carl Mitchell - 18 points, 13 rebounds

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