Xplosion Ground Aviators

February 2, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Pittsburgh Xplosion News Release


Pittsburgh, PA. The ABA Pittsburgh Xplosion crushed the Ohio Aviators, 162-92 at Mellon Arena, led by Darius Mattear, who scored 31 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, and newly signed Chris Acker, who poured in 27 points in his debut with Pittsburgh. The Xplosion improved its record to 16-10 as Wayne Cogsdell added 22 points and two ABA rookies from the Pittsburgh area excelled: James Sutton Jr. of McKeesport added 21 points and 9 rebounds and Brice Flenory of New Kensington scored a season-high 17.

Acker, 24, a former star guard with the ABA's Detroit Wheels and Chaminade University, was signed earlier today and made an instant impact adding 8 assists and 6 rebounds to his points. He is the brother of NBA rookie Alex of the Detroit Pistons.

The Xplosion won the game easily despite missing three key players including ABA All-Star Armon Gilliam, Coleco Buie and DeVaughn Halsel. Jabari Matthews led the Ohio Aviators with 23 points and Ryan Ball and Shawn Hill each scored 17. The Xplosion's next home game is Tue, Feb 14 against the ABA's #1 ranked team, the Indiana Alley Cats at Mellon Arena, tip off is 7pm. For more information, contact Matt Doherty at 412 519 7064 or visit www.pittsburghxplosion.com or www.abalive.com.

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