Utah Snowbears run away from Dragons for 16th win, 110-77
January 6, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Utah Snowbears News Release
Tyrone Hayes and Clay Tucker decided before game time to make sure the Utah Snowbears didn't miss Adam Parada. Harold Arceneaux got the undefeated 'Bears off to a hot start with 10 first quarter points and the others joined in for the 110-77 win over Tijuana.
Arceneaux amd ea variety of one handers and bank shots to get Utah going as they raced out to a 32-19 first quarter lead. Hayes took over in the second to finish the half with 13 points, mostly off Assists from Curtis Millage. Millage finished the game with 12 assists.
Gene Shipley tried to rally the weary Dragons with 7 third quarter points, but Tucker took over with 16 points in the quarter to put the game away for good. Babacar Camara came off the Utah bench to add 12 points in the paint.
The fourth quarter was mainly celebration and frosting, as 11th man Scott Mcdonough hit two three pointers for Utah to finish with 6 points. Hayes led Utah with 23 points, while Tucker added 22. Arceneaux added 16 as Utah finished with 4 players in double figures.
Gene Shipley finished with 20 for the Dragons while Pete Walker added 15 points off the bench for Acie Earl's Dragons.
The same two teams will play again Saturday at 7pm at Salt Lake Community College.. All Snowbears games can be heard on their website at www.utahsnowbears.net or 1550 KMRI am radio in Salt Lake City. For more information visit the Utah web site or call (801) 533-2327 (BEAR), or email info@utahsnowbears.net.
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