Utah wins 18th straight 124-87 over Los Angeles

Published on January 16, 2005 under American Basketball Association (ABA)
Utah Snowbears News Release


Utah's big three of Harold Arceneaux, Clay Tucker and Tyrone Hayes combined for 61 points and 21 rebounds to lead the undefeated Utah Snowbears to a 124-87 win at home against the Los Angeles Stars.

The Stars started well, running out to a 20-12 lead early behind Darwin Carter and Dion Bailey. But Clay Tucker dropped 8 straight points while Arceneaux added 6 to allow Utah to hold a 33-26 lead at the end of one quarter.

Tyrone Hayes led the Utah express to a 31-14 second quarter margin, as the Snowbears quite simply ran the Stars into submission with their second team. Curtis Millage quarterbacked the Utah second five to easy lay ups and a 64-40 halftime lead.

Utah outrebounded the Stars 54-28 with Babacar Camara leading the way with 9 rebounds to pace 5 snowbears with at least 7. The big three added 14 points while Dino Tanner and Jared Ramirez combined for a 9-0 run, and Utah extended its lead to 94-56. Ike Austin's team coasted to its 18th straight win.

Darwin Carter led the Stars with 24, while Rock Lloyd added 17. Arceneaux led Utah with 22, while Hayes and Tucker added 20 and 19 respectively. Tony Farmer, Tyrone Hayes and Clay Tucker all finished with 8 rebounds. Utah takes its unbeaten record on the road to Calgary for two games Tuesday and Wednesday. All Snowbears games can be heard on its website at www.utahsnowbears.net and on 1550 am Salt Lake. For more information, visit the site or call (801) 533-2327 (BEAR), or email at info@utahsnowbears.net.

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