Slam dethrone Reign in Olympia, 121-96

June 11, 2011 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Bellingham Slam News Release


OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Bellingham Slam rode dominant first half performances on both the offensive and defensive ends as they coasted to a 121-96 win over the Olympia Reign in an International Basketball League divisional contest at Evergreen State College on Saturday.

Bellingham (12-5) put up 66 points and allowed just 39 in a first half in which they held Olympia to just 36 percent shooting from the floor.

With a big lead already established, the Slam held serve in the third quarter and took a 94-62 lead into the final period.

Olympia (6-9) offered little resistance in the second half and allowed the Slam to build their lead as high as 40, at 104-64 early in the fourth quarter. The Reign weren't able to chip away at the deficit until Bellingham emptied their bench and the outcome of the game was no longer in doubt.

Blake Poole led a balanced attack for the Slam with 19 points, while seven others also scored in double figures. Forward Tyler Amaya had a solid outing in his first game of the season for the Slam, finishing with ten points and six rebounds.

Guards Nate Menefee and Mike Ward shared the scoring lead for Olympia with 15 points apiece.

The Slam stay on the road with another game in Olympia against the Reign on June 21. They play their final home game of the season on Sunday, June 26 at 5 p.m. against the Kankakee Soldiers.

For more information, contact the Slam at (360) 734-SLAM or visit their website at www.bellinghamslam.com



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