Utah Snowbears win 19th in a row with 109-101 win over Calgary
January 19, 2005 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Utah Snowbears News Release
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor flu bug would keep the Utah Snowbears from its appointed wins. Clay Tucker fought off flu symptoms and made up for less than stellar free point shooting with 5 key points down the stretch to lead Ike Austin ¬â¢s Snowbears to its 19th win in a row.
James Penny was all over the place for Calgary, scoring 7 points in the first quarter. Tyrone Hayes matched Penny point for point off the bench for Utah, while Tony Farmer added 6 points in a reserve role as well. After the teams traded 7-0 runs, Utah led after one period 28-26.
Utah got more balance in the second quarter as Farmer, Hayes and Tucker all finished the half in double figures as they ran the Drillers into fatigue. The Snowbears went on another 7 point run and led at the half 54-41.
Jermaine Mason put his stamp on the game in the third, as he and DeJuan Wheat had several key threes and steal to make a run for Calgary. The Drillers got as close as 3 points before Harold Arceneaux took over with 9 points in a key run to give Utah an eleven point lead after three periods.
Calgary used the defense of James Penny and Damian Owens to make a game of it. Owens and Penny both had steals and baskets to close the game to within 3 points. Wheat had 7 points in the 4th, while Owens blocked shots and scored 10 points as well. But Utah had too many answers, as Arceneaux hit a big jumper, Hayes had a rebound and slam, and Clay Tucker made key free throws as Utah improved his record to 19-0. Tucker finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Tyrone Hayes added 24 points and 9 rebounds off the bench. Harold Arceneaux added 23 points to go with his 9 rebounds, while Tony Farmer had a 13 point 10 rebound double double. Nate Driggers had a double double of his own with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while James Penney led the Drillers with 24 points. Dejuan Wheat added 18, with Jermaine Mason and Damian Owens finished in double figures with 15 and 17 respectively.
The same two teams will meet again Wednesday Night, and the game can be heard on the Snowbears web site at www.utahsnowbears.net, or on 1550 am in Salt Lake City. The two teams return to Salt Lake on Friday for one game at 7pm and Salt Lake Community College. Tickets are available at the Snowbears office at (801) 533-2327. For more information, visit the web at www.utahsnowbears.net.
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