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Erick Nuncio
Dallas Mustangs - Miss-Lou Warriors 136-120
The Miss-Lou Warriors traveled to Dallas, Tx to play two of the toughest teams in the Southwest Division. On Saturday, the Warriors fell short to the Mustangs in a very intense battle. The game was back and forth for the first three quarters. The Mustangs were able to hold the Warriors off and pull away in the 4th quarter to win the game 136-120. 'We struggle with turnovers late in the game which caused us the game' said Warriors Coach Cal'. The Dallas Mustangs moves on to 3-0 on the season. The Mustangs are currently the #1 team in the Southwest Division. Zach Downing (G/F) lead the Mustangs with 26pts on the night. PG-Jacarre Crockett, of the Miss-Lou Warriors, lead all scores with 36 on the night.
San Antonio - Dallas Diesel 151-116
The San Antonio Lions returned to form and their winning ways on Saturday against the Dallas Diesel in a 151-116 victory. After falling at home last week to the other franchise from Big D, the Dallas Mustangs, Erick Nuncio (5'9''-G, college: Incarnate Word) and the Lions were hot from the start and never let up. The win puts the Lions back in the mix for the NABL's Southwest Division at 2-1. The Diesel, despite the best efforts of Guard Steve Johunkin (6'2''-G, college: McMurry), were left to face another tough defeat in their first game of a weekend double header.
Tampa Bay Hawks - Tuscaloosa Titans 112-118
he San Antonio Lions returned to form and their winning ways on Saturday against the Dallas Diesel in a 151-116 victory. After falling at home last week to the other franchise from Big D, the Dallas Mustangs, Erick Nuncio and the Lions were hot from the start and never let up. The win puts the Lions back in the mix for the NABL's Southwest Division at 2-1. The Diesel, despite the best efforts of Guard Steve Johunkin, were left to face another tough defeat in their first game of a weekend double header. The Tuscaloosa Titans are 4-0 overall 3-0 in the division. Next Game is April 28th against the Florida Gymrats (0-2).
Music City - Savannah Cavaliers 100-119
The Savannah Cavaliers hosted the Music City Kings at The National Guard Armory on Saturday and continued one of the NABL's oldest rivalries. The two teams started the game with extreme intensity, staying neck and neck in score. Knocking down tough shots while producing on the defensive end; both teams exchanged basket for basket ending the first quarter with the Cavaliers up 30-25. Although the pace of the game never receded, the Cavaliers remained on top going into halftime 55-45. Starting off the second half, Music City's Allen Rogers led the King's comeback attempt through tough layups and jump shots. However, the Cavaliers answered back strong. The Cavaliers overpowered the Kings in the fourth gaining the win in the final of 119-100. Savannah's Antrjuan Albright (6'2''-G, college: Benedict) led the Cavaliers with 30 points with Rodriques Palmer's 27 to add.
Miss-Lou Warriors - Dallas Diesel 118-115
The Miss-Lou Warriors played the Dallas Diesel on Sunday in the weekend double-header for both teams. With both coming off of losses from the day before, The Warriors were able to hold off the Diesel to win the game with a final score of 118-115. Miss-Lou Warriors point guard Jacarre Crockett, finished with 34 points. Veteran Ronald Ellis (6'1''-SG-83, college: Grambling St.) finished with 29 on the night. 'We were able to rely on the consistency of PG-Jacarre Crockett, scoring a record 70 points in just two days', said Coach Cal of the Warriors.'
Courtesy of: nablbasketball.com
