Winder Leads Vipers To Victory In Front Of Record Crowd On Kids Day
January 28, 2010 - NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release
HIDALGO, TEXAS - In front of a record crowd of 6,073 fans, most of whom were elementary school students, Craig Winder scored a season-high 23 points to lead the Rio Grande Valley Vipers past the Sioux Falls Skyforce, 108-94, today at Dodge Arena.
The Vipers (18-6) are now winners of three-straight.
The Vipers trailed 17-6 early in the first, but after climbing to within 26-21 at the end of the quarter, the Vipers hit 15-of-19 (78.9%) shots in the second quarter while outscoring the Skyforce (12-13) 38-16 to take a 59-42 lead.
Mike Harris recorded his eighth double-double of the season with 18 points and 11 rebounds. He also tied his career-high with four steals to go with three assists and one blocked shots. Will Conroy narrowly missed a triple-double with 10 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and one blocked shot. Julian Sensley tied his career-high by hitting three three-pointers as part of a 16-point performance. Mickell Gladness narrowly missed a double-double with eight points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots.
The Skyforce were led by Alexander Johnson, who scored 24 points and eight rebounds in his team debut. Reggie Williams chipped in with 18 points and seven rebounds while David Bailey recorded 14 points and six assists.
The Vipers and Skyforce play again on Hawaiian night tomorrow at 7:30 at Dodge Arena. Doors open at 6:30. The first 1,000 fans through the doors will receive beach towels, courtesy of Burns Motors. Greeters of Honolulu will perform at halftime. The Vipers will also honor the 1963 UTPA men's basketball NAIA championship team.
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