Steelheads survive Lightning
Published on January 12, 2005 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Gary Steelheads News Release
Gary, IN: The Gary Steelheads faced their rival, the Rockford Lightning for the second time in five days tonight. The margin of victory was a little smaller this time, but the Steelheads still managed to pull out a 105-104 victory. In the process the Steelheads managed to capture five quarter points, to run their total to 71 on the season.
The Steelheads lost the first quarter on a Ronnie Fields trademark fall away jumper at the buzzer, losing 34-33. David Graves had 12 points in the quarter. The Steelheads came back to win the second quarter, 33-23, and lead at the half 66-57. David Graves continued to lead the way for the Steelheads with 23 points. Jemeil Rich had 18 points and 6 assists at the half.
The Steelheads continued to pour it on the Lightning, as they won the third quarter 24-22, and led after three, 90-79. The fourth quarter saw the Lightning climb back into the ball game. The Lightning actually tied the ball game at 103 with 1:28 left in the game. Shelly Clark and Lonnie Jones would proceed to hit a free throw each to put the game at 105-103 Steelheads. The Lightning would send David Graves to the line with four seconds left to shoot two free throws. Graves, an 82% free throw shooter, proceeded to miss both free throws. Then a Steelheads foul on Darrin Hancock with .3 seconds left sent the Lightning¡¦s Stais Boseman to the line looking to tie the game. Boseman would make the first, but miss the second as the Steelheads escaped with a 105-104 victory.
Leading the way for the Steelheads was David Graves with 29 points. Jemeil Rich had 20 points, 10 assists, and 8 steals. Darrin Hancock had 18 points and Shelly Clark had 9 points, 123 rebounds, and 8 assists in the win. Stais Boseman had 27 points for the Lightning.
The Steelheads next game is at home against the Michigan Mayhem on January 14th. The Steelheads are also hosting the 21st Annual CBA All-Star Classic on January 19th. For more information on either of the games please contact the Steelheads office at 219-882-4222.
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