Steelheads Hit the Road With Two Games At Jackson
Published on April 29, 2007 under United States Basketball League (USBL)
Gary Steelheads News Release
GARY, Indiana (4/29/2007) - The Gary Steelheads hit the road for the first time in the United States Basketball League as they visit Jackson, Mississippi to take on the Wildcats in back-to-back games Monday and Tuesday night. Gary carries with them a league-best 5-1 record.
This will be the Steelheads' third game against the Jackson Wildcats, who provided the opposition for Gary's first game in the United States Basketball League on April 13th. The Steelheads prevailed 114-79. Two days later, it was Gary again in a rematch, 117-95. In both cases, the Steelheads never trailed from start to finish.
But these teams meet on Jackson's home turf this time. In 13 USBL games reported to date, the home team has won 11 of them. And this road trip promises to be grueling, with 7 games in 11 days.
Late last week the Gary Steelheads added forward Corey Minnifield to their roster. Minnifield played with the Steelheads during the early portion of their 2005-2006 CBA season. In 13 games, he averaged 5.4 ppg and 2.7 rpg. He played part of his collegiate career at Loyola University of Chicago. The Steelheads removed guard Akeem Clark from the active roster to make room for Minnifield.
Gary is holding its opponents to 88.5 ppg through its first six games. No team has reached the century mark against the Steelheads thus far this season. Part of the reason has been the team's ability to defend the shot. Opponents are shooting just .371 against Gary.
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