Coming off of an impressive offensive display in their 149-118 win over the West Virginia Warlocks in the season opener last week, the Steel City Yellow Jackets look to make it two in a row when they face the #8 ranked DMV Warriors on Saturday.
The Steel City Yellow Jackets had an impressive win in the season opener last week as they showed just what their offense was capable of in the season opening 149-118 win over the West Virginia Warlocks. However, they are going to need to have that same offensive presence on Saturday as they have a big match up against the number eight ranked team in the country when they take on the DMV Warriors at 7 p.m.
The offense was on full display last week as three Steel City Yellow Jackets finished with 20 points or more including Gil Cummings, who lead the offense with 25 points, Tone Reddic (24) and Gerald Brooks (23). Steel City got contributions from everyone in that contest as all but three members of the active roster got on the scoreboard in the win.
The co-captains of the 2017/18 Yellow Jackets were impressive as always as Gil Cummings and Tone Reddic each put up big points in this match. Cummings was on fire from beyond the arc hitting a team leading seven three-pointers, including a 3D four-point shot that helped give Steel City a comfortable lead in the second quarter. Tone Reddic was consistent as always getting up over 20 points mostly by driving to the net and finishing his shots. He did not play for most of the fourth quarter and still ended up with 24 points in the game.
However, it wasn't just the returners who found success, but the newcomers to the 2017/18 team were able to put on an impressive performance as well. Gerald Brooks put up 23 points following a big second half in which he put up 16 points. Brook's biggest quarter of the day came in the third quarter when he scored 10 of his 23 points and helped the Yellow Jackets pull away for good. Tyrone Brinson also had a strong showing putting up 15 points in his Yellow Jackets debut. Brinson came on in the fourth quarter as he put up eight of those 15 points to help seal the victory.
Now, the Yellow Jackets look ahead to tonight's contest with a tough game against the #8 team in the country. Last Season, this one was a nail bitter coming down to literally the final second of the ball game. DMV had the ball with :01 second to go and hit a long three pointer that gave them a 129-127 victory over Steel City. This season, the Yellow Jackets are looking to get some payback on DMV and are trying to start out with back-to-back wins.
Tonight's game starts at 7 p.m. and will be played at the new home for the Steel City Yellow Jackets, A Giving Heart Community Center located at 816 Climax Street, Pittsburgh, PA. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are just ten dollars for adults and five dollars for children. Come on out and see all the exciting action as you begin to Catch the Buzz!
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