2006-2007 news archives

 

XPLOSION PLACE PITTSNOGLE ON INACTIVE ROSTER
 
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Mar 12, 2007 - Xplosion announced today that it has placed CBA All-Star and former West Virginia University All-American Kevin Pittsnogle on its inactive reserve list.

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XPLOSION FALL AT INDIANA IN OT, 129-120
 
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Mar 11, 2007 - Seven players scored in double figures for Pittsburgh (8-34), led by Corey Minnifield's 22 points, but Indiana (21-21) received 75 points from Carl Edwards and Shaun Fountain to edge the Xplosion in overtime 129-120 in Continental Basketball Association action at the Wigwam. Lewis Monroe added 17 points and matched a CBA season-high with 14 assists for the Xplosion.

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XPLOSION TAKE DOWN INDIANA FOR SECOND STRAIGHT WIN, 109-102
 
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Mar 9, 2007 - Rob Griffin scored a game-high 28 points, including a key three-point basket in the final minute, to pace six players in double figures and lead Pittsburgh (8-33) to a 109-102 victory over Indiana (20-21) in Continental Basketball Association action at the WigWam. Lewis Monroe added 21 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and helped the Xplosion ice the game with four free throws in the final 10 seconds.

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XPLOSION TO HOST POSTGAME HIP-HOP AND R&B CONCERT ON MARCH 22
 
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Mar 8, 2007 - Pittsburgh recording artist Loose Change will headline a special postgame concert at Mellon Arena on Thursday, March 22.  The event, billed as “Chris McNeal presents The Attik’s Best,” will also feature hip-hop and R&B performances by five other area artists.

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XPLOSION AWARDED WIN FOR POSTPONED CONTEST; CBA MODIFIES PLAYOFF FORMAT
 
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Mar 6, 2007 - The Continental Basketball Association League Office has made a final decision regarding the postponed February 15 contest between Pittsburgh Xplosion and the Albany Patroons. Due to the lack of available arena dates to play the contest, each team will be awarded 3.5-quarter points for the cancelled contest. The Xplosion will be awarded the victory, as they are the designated home team.

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XPLOSION CO-HOST BLOOD DRIVE
 
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Mar 5, 2007 - The Xplosion and the Central Blood Bank are teaming up for a blood drive on Monday, March 5, 2007 from 1:00 -7:00 PM at the following locations:
- Century III Mall - Community Room
- Monroeville Mall - Near Boscov's
- Mark's North Park Lounge
To schedule an appointment, call Mary at 412-209-7082.
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GRIFFIN GOES FOR 30, AS XPLOSION EDGE INDIANA IN OVERTIME, 108-104
 
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Mar 4, 2007 - Rob Griffin erupted for 30 points and connected on key free throws late in both regulation and overtime to help Pittsburgh (6-33) edge Indiana (20-19) in overtime, 108-104, in Continental Basketball Association action at the Petersen Events Center. Lawrence Baker added a career-high 22 points for the Black and Gold.

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LATE FREE THROWS HELP ALBANY TOP XPLOSION, 107-100
 
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Mar 3, 2007 - Seven players scored in double-figures for Pittsburgh (5-33), which erased a seven-point deficit in the final minutes, but Albany (23-14) shot 10-10 from the free throw line down the stretch to record a 107-100 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at Mellon Arena. Corey Minnifield paced the Xplosion with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

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XPLOSION GAME ON SUNDAY TO BE PLAYED AT 7:00 PM
 
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Mar 1, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion confirmed that its game on Sunday, March 4 against the Indiana Alley Cats at the Petersen Events Center will be played at 7:00 PM. It had originally been slated for 2:00 PM.

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PITTSNOGLE RANKED AMONG TOP DEVELOPMENTAL PLAYERS
 
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Mar 2, 2007 - Pittsburgh Xplosion All-Star and former West Virginia All-American Kevin Pittsnogle has been ranked as the sixth-best player in United States Developmental basketball leagues by ProBasketballNews.com. Click here to view the complete rankings.

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McSHOT WINNER!
 
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Mar 1, 2007 - ERIK ATMAN won $1,000 at last week's Xplosion home game by htting a lay-up, free-throw shot, three-pointer, and a half-court shot in under 30 seconds. Erik did not miss a single shot on his way to the prize. The McShot is presented at every Xplosion home game by IFTAKHAR MILICK, owner and operator of PENN AVENUE McDONALD'S.

FOURTH QUARTER PUSH LIFTS MINOT OVER XPLOSION, 92-82
 
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Feb 28, 2007 - Shawn Hawkins scored 19 points to lead Pittsburgh (5-32), but Minot (24-12) used a fourth quarter surge to take control of a game that was tied after three quarters to record a 92-82 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at the Minot Civic Center.

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COOL SHOOTING XPLOSION FALL AT MINOT, 95-82
 
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Feb 27, 2007 - A cold shooting night from the perimeter proved to be too much for Pittsburgh (5-31), which dropped a 95-82 decision to American Conference leading Minot (23-12) in Continental Basketball Association action at the Minot Civic Center. Lewis Monroe led four Xplosion players in double figures with 17 points and eight rebounds.

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HOT-SHOOTING XPLOSION TOPPLE BUTTE WITH THREE-POINT BARRAGE, 123-111
 
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Feb 25, 2007 - Kevin Pittsnogle scored a team-high 23 points and connected on five of Pittsburgh's (5-30) season-high 15 three-point field goals to lead the Xplosion to a 123-111 victory over Butte (17-19) in Continental Basketball Association action at the Petersen Events Center.

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XPLOSION RELEASE FORWARD KEVIN FREY
 
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Feb 26, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion announced today that it had released Kevin Frey. Frey appeared in four games for the Black and Gold, making two starts. He averaged 4.8 points and 2.0 rebounds per contest.

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XPLOSION RALLY NOT ENOUGH, FALL TO BUTTE, 109-106
 
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Feb 23, 2007 - Rob Griffin and Corey Minifield each netted 22 points for Pittsburgh (4-30), but Butte (17-18) used a 13-2 fourth quarter run to reclaim the lead and hold on for a 109-106 win in Continental Basketball Association action at the Petersen Events Center.

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PITTSNOGLE TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS ON SATURDAY AT HOOTERS STATION SQUARE
 
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Feb 22, 2007 - Pittsburgh Xplosion All-Star and former West Virginia University All-American Kevin Pittsnogle will host a FREE autograph session on Saturday, February 24 from 8 - 10 PM at Hooters Station Square Restaurant.

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JENKINS RETURNS FROM INJURED RESERVE
 
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Feb 23, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion announced today that it had activated forward Greg Jenkins from the injured reserve list. To make room on the roster the club waived guard Lonnie Randolph.

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XPLOSION RALLY TO DEFEAT ALBANY, 95-91
 
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Feb 21, 2007 - Rob Griffin scored a
game-high 29 points and Lewis Monroe posted a triple-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to help Pittsburgh (4-29) overcome a 15-point deficit and defeat Albany (19-13) in Continental Basketball Association action at the Petersen Events
Center, 95-91.

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XPLOSION TO HOST CLINIC FOR PITTSBURGH HOUSING AUTHORITY
 
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Feb 20, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion will team up with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh to host a basketball clinic for up to 160 area youth prior to the team's game against the Albany Patroons on Wednesday, February 21 at 7:00 PM at the University of Pittsburgh's Petersen Events Center. The clinic will begin at 4:00 PM.

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XPLOSION COMEBACK COMES UP SHORT AGAINST MINOT, 104-101
 
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Feb 19, 2007 - Corey Minnifield scored a game-high 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead a second half charge for Pittsburgh (3-29), but Minot (21-11) held on for a 104-101 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at Mellon Arena.

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XPLOSION DONE IN BY THIRD QUARTER SURGE, FALL AT ALBANY, 127-103
 
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Feb 18, 2007 - Rob Griffin led six Pittsburgh (3-28) players in double figures with 17 points, but Albany (19-11) used a 15-0 run midway through the third quarter to break open a tight contest and coasted to a 127-103 victory at the Washington Avenue Armory.  Kevin Pittsnogle netted 10 points, all in the first half, in his first game back from injury for the Black and Gold.

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THURSDAY'S GAME AGAINST ALBANY POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
 
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Feb 15, 2007 - Inclement weather in upstate New York has forced the postponement of the Pittsburgh Xplosion's Continental Basketball Association game scheduled for tonight, Thursday, February 15 against the Albany Patroons at Mellon Arena.  The game was slated for 7:05 PM.

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XPLOSION ACQUIRE CBA ALL-STAR WILLIAMS FROM ALBANY
 
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Feb 14, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball team announced today that it had acquired Continental Basketball Association All-Star Eric Williams from the Albany Patroons in exchange for forward Marvin Phillips.

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JENKINS PLACED ON INJURED RESERVE
 
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Feb 14, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball team announced today that it had placed forward Greg Jenkins on the injured reserve list.

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ALBANY USES LATE PUSH TO EDGE SHORT-HANDED XPLOSION, 112-109
 
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Feb 13, 2007 - Newcomer Corey Minnifield went off for 35 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Pittsburgh (3-27), which was without the services of three starters due to injury, but American Conference leader Albany (18-10) used an 8-0 run late in the fourth quarter to pull out a 112-109 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at the Washington Avenue Armory.

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XPLOSION ACQUIRE ABA ALL-STAR RANDOLPH, VETERAN MINNIFIELD
 
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Feb 13, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball team announced today that it had signed ABA All-Star Lonnie Randolph and veteran Corey Minnifield to contracts for the remainder of the 2006-07 season, pending league approval.

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PITTSBURGH PIRATES FRONT OFFICE TO PLAY PRIOR TO XPLOSION GAME ON THURSDAY
 
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Feb 12, 2007 - Members of the Pittsburgh Pirates front office staff will compete in an exhibition basketball game prior to the Pittsburgh Xplosion’s game against the Albany Patroons at Mellon Arena on Thursday, February 15. The exhibition game is scheduled to tip-off at 5:00 PM with the Xplosion game to follow at 7:05 PM.

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CBA ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO XPLOSION SCHEDULE
 
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Feb 12, 2007 - The CBA has announced changes to the league schedule, and the Xplosion's game against the Patroons on Tuesday, Febraury 13 has been moved to the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany, New York. The Xplosion return to Mellon Arena Thursday, Feb 15th.

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XPLOSION END SKID WITH 118-115 WIN OVER ALBANY
 
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Feb 9, 2007 - All-Star Rob Griffin erupted for 39 points to lift Pittsburgh (3-26) to a 118-115 victory over Albany in Continental Baskteball Association action at the Petersen Events Center. The win snapped an 11-game skid for the Xplosion. T.J. Thompson paced the Patroons with a CBA season-high 45 points.

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PITTSNOGLE XPLOSIVE IN PITTSBURGH
 
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Feb 9, 2007 - Of all the places you'd expect to see Kevin Pittsnogle playing basketball, Pittsburgh seemed highly unlikely. After all, some of the loudest boos he'd ever heard came in Pittsburgh. But those days are gone now.

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XPLOSION ADD LAWRENCE BAKER AND KEVIN FREY, RELEASE THREE
 
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Feb 9, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball team announced today the signing of Lawrence Baker and Kevin Frey to contracts for the 2006-07 season, pending league approval. The Continental Basketball Association club also released Tedric Hill, Isaac Jefferson and Drew SchifinoMark Williams was placed on inactive reserve.

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PITTSNOGLE APPEARS ON SPORTING NEWS RADIO'S TONY BRUNO SHOW
 
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Feb 9, 2007 - Pittsburgh Xplosion All-Star Kevin Pittsnogle made a special appearance on Sporting News Radio's nationally syndicated Tony Bruno Show on Friday at 11:45 AM.

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PITTSNOGLE APPEARS ON FSN PITTSBURGH'S SAVRAN ON SPORTSBEAT
 
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Feb 8, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion's Kevin Pittsnogle made an appearance on Fox Sports Net Pittsburgh's Savran on SportsBeat program on Thursday, February 8 at 6:45 PM. Pittsnogle talked with host Stan Savran regarding the Xplosion's 2006-07 season.

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE CAPTURES CBA ALL-STAR CLASSIC TITLE
 
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Feb 6, 2007 - Yakama's Ralph Holmes scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to earn MVP honors as the National Conference held off the American in overtime, 134-131, and capture the 2007 CBA All-Star Game at the Butte Civic Center. The Pittsburgh Xplosion were represented by Rob Griffin and Kevin Pittsnogle at the All-Star game. Griffin finished with eight points, but Pittsnogle was unable to compete do to injury.

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PITTSNOGLE AND GRIFFIN TO REPRESENT XPLOSION AT ALL-STAR GAME ON TUESDAY
 
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Feb 5, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion will have two representatives, Kevin Pittsnogle and newly acquired Robert Griffin, representing the American Conference, when the Continental Basketball Association hosts its 2007 All-Star Game on Tuesday, February 6 at the Butte Civic Center.

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CBA ALL-STAR GAME TO BE WEBCAST ON WEB TELEVISION NETWORK
 
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Feb 4, 2007 - The Continental Basketball Association announced today that it has partnered with Web Television Network to broadcast the 2007 Continental Basketball Association All-Star game and Skills Competition live on the internet.

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XPLOSION HEAD TO ALL-STAR BREAK WITH LOSS AT GREAT FALLS, 121-97
 
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Feb 3, 2007 - Mark Williams and Rob Griffin led a balanced scoring attack for Pittsburgh (2-26), but Great Falls (16-10) shot nearly 60 percent from the floor en route to a 121-97 victory in Continental Basketball Association at the Four Seasons Arena.

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NEWCOMER GRIFFIN NETS 33, BUT XPLOSION FALTER AT GREAT FALLS, 116-93
 
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Feb 2, 2007 - Newly acquired guard Rob Griffin went off for 33 points for Pittsburgh (2-25), but Great Falls (15-10) used a big third quarter surge to take command of the ballgame and cruised to a 116-93 victory over the Xplosion in Continental Basketball Association action at Four Seasons Arena.  Lewis Monroe added 19 points for the Black and Gold.

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XPLOSION ACQUIRE CBA ALL-STAR GRIFFIN
 
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Feb 2, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion announced today that it had acquired Continental Basketball Association All-Star Robert Griffin from the Yakama Sun Kings for a Third Round Draft pick in the 2007 CBA College Draft.

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HAWKINS NETS 24, BUT XPLOSION FALL TO BUTTE, 100-93
 
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Jan 31, 2007 - Shawn Hawkins led six Pittsburgh Xplosion (2-24) players in double figures with 24 points, but Butte (12-12) used a 16-3 second quarter spurt to seize command of the game and held on for the 100-93 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at the Butte Civic Center.

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XPLOSION LOSE LEAD; FALL AT ALBANY, 114-102
 
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Jan 28, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion (2-23) opened the game on a 22-0 run, but Albany (16-7) rallied, fueled by a 40-point third quarter surge, to earn a 114-102 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at the Washington Avenue Armory.  Shawn Hawkins led the Xplosion with 22 points and Kevin Pittsnogle added 20.

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ALBANY ESCAPES WITH 88-87 VICTORY OVER XPLOSION
 
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Jan 26, 2007 - Kevin Pittsnogle’s three-point basket gave Pittsburgh (2-22) a lead with less than a minute to play, but Albany tied the game with a three-pointer and converted a technical free throw with 27 second left to edge the Xplosion in Continental Basketball Association action at the Washington Avenue Armory, 88-87.

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THIRD QUARTER SURGE LIFTS YAKAMA OVER XPLOSION, 108-98
 
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Jan 24, 2007 - Shawn Hawkins scored a career-high 28 points and Kevin Pittsnogle added 25 to help Pittsburgh (2-21) build a 17-point first quarter lead, but Yakama (19-7) stormed back in the third quarter and hung on for a 108-98 victory at Mellon Arena.

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PITTSNOGLE NAMED TO CBA ALL-STAR TEAM
 
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Jan 24, 2007 - The Continental Basketball Association announced today that the Pittsburgh Xplosion’s Kevin Pittsnogle has been named to represent the American Conference at the 2007 CBA All-Star Classic, which will be held February 6 in Butte, Montana.

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YAKAMA DEFEATS XPLOSION, 107-72
 
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Jan 23, 2007 - Kevin Pittsnogle led Pittsburgh (2-20) with 17 points, but Yakama (18-7) held the Xplosion to a franchise-low in points en route to a 107-72 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at Mellon Arena.

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XPLOSION SIGN THREE PLAYERS, RELEASE TWO
 
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Jan 22, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball team announced today the signing of three players to contracts for the 2006-07 season, pending league approval, including Michael Lasme, Dajuan Tate and Lewis Monroe. The club also released Andre Joseph and Janerio Spurlock.

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MINOT PULLS AWAY TO TOP XPLOSION, 97-86
 
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Jan 19, 2007 - Kevin Pittsnogle scored a game-high 23 points for Pittsburgh (2-19), but Minot (11-11) won three of four quarters and pulled away for a 97-86 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at the Minot Municipal Auditorium.

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XPLOSION PLACE MCALLISTER ON INACTIVE RESERVE; HALSEL RETIRES
 
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Jan 18, 2007 - The Xplosion announced a pair of roster moves today.  The Xplosion placed Bryant McAllister on the Inactive Reserve list.  The club also announced the retirement of DeVaughn Halsel.  Halsel will remain with the team as an assistant coach for the remainder of the season.

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INDIANA EDGES XPLOSION IN JACKSON'S DEBUT, 120-113
 
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Jan 17, 2007 - Kevin Pittsnogle and Shawn Hawkins led seven players in double figures for the Xplosion (2-18) with 24 points apiece, but Indiana (13-8) forced several key turnovers and connected on seven of eight free throws in the final minute to upend the Xplosion in Jaren Jackson's first game as head coach at Mellon Arena, 120-113.

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XPLOSION NAME JAREN JACKSON COACH
 

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Jan 16, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball team announced today that Jaren Jackson has been named head coach. Regarded as one of the most respected young minds in basketball, Jackson was the 2006 Continental Basketball Association Coach of the Year.

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GREAT FALLS PULL AWAY FROM XPLOSION
 
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Jan 8, 2007 - Kevin Pittsnogle scored 23 points and Shawn Hawkins tallied 21 points for Pittsburgh (1-15), but Great Falls (12-5) used a 10-0 run midway through the fourth quarter to pull away for a 112-103 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at the Petersen Events Center.

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GREAT FALLS OUTLAST XPLOSION IN OT
 
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Jan 6, 2007 - Great Falls (11-5) hit a three-point basket with two seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime and took control in the extra session to defeat Pittsburgh (1-14) at the Petersen Event Center, 111-106. Kevin Pittsnogle led the Xplosion with a game-high 28 points and Janerio Spurlock added 24.

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ALLEYCATS DEFEAT XPLOSION, 110-105
 
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Jan 4, 2007 - Kevin Pittsnogle scored 26 points and Shawn Hawkins had a triple double for Pittsburgh (1-12), but Indiana (8-8) capitalized at the free throw line making 36-43 free throws to edge the Xplosion 110-105 in Continental Basketball Association action at Mellon Arena.

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PATROONS EDGE XPLOSION, 136-129, DESPITE PITTSNOGLE'S 33 POINTS
 
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Jan 3, 2007– Kevin Pittsnogle scored a game-high 33 points and Marvin Phillips and Shawn Hawkins added 27 points each for Pittsburgh (1-12), but Albany (12-3) took advantage of several late tunovers to secure a 136-129 victory.

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PITTSNOGLE NAMED CBA PLAYER OF THE WEEK
 
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Jan 2, 2007 – The Continental Basketball Association today announced that Kevin Pittsnogle has been named the Player of the Week for the week of December 26 – January 1. This is the first citation for the Pittsburgh Xplosion franchise.

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PITTSNOGLE EXPLODES FOR 42 POINTS, BUT ALBANY HOLDS OFF XPLOSION IN OT, 132-130
 
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Jan 1, 2007– Kevin Pittsnogle exploded for 42 points to lead six players in double figures for Pittsburgh (1-11), but Albany 's Jamario Moon connected on a jumper from the corner with 1.8 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Patroons (11-3) a 132-130 victory in CBA action at Mellon Arena.

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PITTSNOGLE'S 33 POINTS LIFT XPLOSION TO 119-118 VICTORY OVER BUTTE
 
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Dec 30, 2006 – Kevin Pittsnogle erupted for a game-high 33 points and netted the game-winner on a put-back with just five seconds remaining in regulation to lift the Pittsburgh Xplosion (1-10) to a 119-118 victory over the Butte Daredevils (4-6) in Continental Basketball Association action at the Butte Civic Center.

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JENKINS, PITTSNOGLE LEAD XPLOSION BACK, BUT UTAH PULLS AWAY TO WIN 124-112
 
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Dec 29, 2006 – Greg Jenkins and Kevin Pittsnogle each posted double-doubles to rally the Pittsburgh Xplosion (0-10) from a 13-point third quarter deficit, but the Utah Eagles (5-8) went on top late and pulled away down the stretch for a 124-112 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at the Lifetime Activities Center on the Redwood Campus of Salt Lake City Community College.  Jenkins led the Xplosion with season-highs of 26 points and 12 rebounds and Pittsnogle added 19 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, and 10 boards.

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JOSEPH NETS 33, BUT XPLOSION FALL AT YAKAMA
 
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Dec 27, 2006 – Andre Joseph poured in a game-high 33 points for Pittsburgh (0-9), but defending league champion Yakama (9-4) sprinted out to a 22-2 lead to start the ballgame and coasted to a 130-94 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at the Sun Dome.  Greg Jenkins (13 points), Kevin Pittsnogle (12) and Shawn Hawkins (11) also reached double figures for the Xplosion.

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MCALLISTER RETURNS FOR XPLOSION
 
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Dec 26, 2006 – The Pittsburgh Xplosion announced a pair of roster moves on Wednesday, including the activation of Bryant McAllister from the injured reserve list. The former Duquesne University star was placed on the CBA IR on December 18 and missed three games.

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ALBANY HOLD OFF XPLOSION, 103-96
 
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Dec 23, 2006 –Pittsburgh (0-8) jumped out to a first quarter lead, but Albany (8-2) rallied and then held on in the fourth quarter to post a 103-96 victory over the Xplosion. Kevin Pittsnogle finished with a season-high 28 points to lead Pittsburgh.

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INDIANA COMES ALIVE IN SECOND HALF TO DOWN XPLOSION, 133-107
 
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Dec 20, 2006 –The Indiana AlleyCats (4-5) erupted for 43 third quarter points to break open a game that was tied at intermission and defeat the Pittsburgh Xplosion (0-7) in Continental Basketball Association action at the WigWam. Frank Barr paced the Xplosion with 25 points in just his second game with Pittsburgh.

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XPLOSION RALLY, BUT MINOT SURGES IN FOURTH TO WIN, 100-89
 
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Dec 18, 2006 –The Pittsburgh Xplosion (0-6) rallied from a nine-point halftime deficit to take a one-point lead after three quarters, but Minot (6-3) surged in the fourth quarter to notch a 100-89 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at Mellon Arena. Janerio Spurlock led five Xplosion in double-figures with 19 points.

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XPLOSION HOST TOYS FOR TOTS NIGHT
 
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Dec 15, 2006 –The Xplosion will hold its second annual Toys for Tots Drive on Monday, December 18 when the Xplosion meet the Minot Skyrockets at 7:05 PM at Mellon Arena.   Any fan who donates a new unwrapped toy will receive half-price admission to the game or be able to purchase two tickets for the price of one.

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XPLOSION MAKE ROSTER MOVES
 
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Dec 14, 2006 – The Xplosion made several moves on Thursday, announcing the signing of Frank Barr to a contract for the 2006-07 season and releasing Harry Good and Marc Williams .  Forward Greg Jenkins is scheduled to return from the injured reserve list on Saturday. 

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XPLOSION EDGED BY INDIANA AT THE END, 110-106
 
Janerio Spurlock

Dec 11, 2006 – Janerio Spurlock exploded for a game-high 29 points to help Pittsburgh (0-5) rally from a 10-point fourth quarter deficit, but Indiana (3-3) forced several key turnovers and iced the game by connecting on 5-6 free throws in the final minute to lift the AlleyCats to a 110-106 victory in Continental Basketball Association action at Mellon Arena.

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SPURLOCK NETS 24, BUT XPLOSION FALL TO MINOT
 
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Dec 9, 2006 – Janerio Spurlock netted 24 points for Pittsburgh (0-4), but Minot (3-2) played steadily throughout and coasted to a 122-97 victory over the Xplosion in Continental Basketball Association action at Mellon Arena.

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HALL OF FAMER HAWKINS' GRANDSON SIGNS WITH XPLOSION
 
Coleco Buie

Dec 8, 2006 – The Xplosion tapped into Pittsburgh's rich basketball history today, announcing the signing of Shawn Hawkins to a contract for the 2006-07 season, pending league approval.  Hawkins is the grandson of Basketball Hall of Famer Connie Hawkins.

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BUZZER-BEATER SINKS XPLOSION IN OT
 
Coleco Buie

Dec 6, 2006 – High profile additions Kevin Pittsnogle and Bryant McAllister combined for 51 points to rally the Pittsburgh Xplosion (0-3) from an 11-point fourth quarter deficit, but Indiana's (2-2) Shaun Fountain sank a three-pointer from the left wing as time expired in overtime to lift the AlleyCats to a thrilling 115-114 victory at Mellon Arena. Pittsnogle finished with 27 points and McAllister added 24 points and seven assists.

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XPLOSION COMEBACK NOT ENOUGH, ALBANY NOTCHES 129-117 WIN
 
Coleco Buie

Dec 2, 2006– Marvin Phillips exploded for 37 points and Janerio Spurlock tallied 25 to ignite a second half comeback, but the Xplosion (0-2) were unable to dig out of a large first half deficit and dropped a 129-117 decision to the Albany Patroons (2-0) in Continental Basketball Association at the Washington Avenue Armory. 

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ALBANY PULLS AWAY TO DEFEAT XPLOSION IN CBA OPENER, 126-101
 
Coleco Buie

Dec 1, 2006 – Janerio Spurlock netted a team-high 24 points and Bryant McAllister added 20 points and eight assists in his first professional game for the Xplosion (0-1), but Albany (1-0) used a 14-1 run midway through the second quarter to take the lead and pulled away in the fourth quarter to notch a 126-101 victory..

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XPLOSION OFFICIALLY INK THREE PLAYERS
 
Coleco Buie

Nov 29, 2006 –The Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball officially signed three players on Tuesday to reach the Continental Basketball Association Roster limit of 10 players on its active roster.  .The three players included Xplosion veteran and former Point Park University star DeVaughn Halsel , Greg Jenkins from Iona College and Marvin Phillips from Division II Clafin University in South Carolina .

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XPLOSION MARCH IN CELEBRATE THE SEASON PARADE
 
Coleco Buie

Nov 24, 2006 –The Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball team will open the holiday season by marching in the 2006 Celebrate the Season Holiday Parade presented by Macy's and WPXI on Saturday, November 25 in downtown. 

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XPLOSION TO HOLD OPEN PRACTICE AT PENN HILLS YMCA
 
Coleco Buie

Nov 23, 2006 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball team will hold an open practice on Saturday, November 25 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the Penn Hills YMCA.  The Penn Hills YMCA is located at 11817 Frankstown Road in Penn Hills , Pa.   Head coach Larry Anderson will lead the team through drills and scrimmage as part of its Continental Basketball Association Training Camp and will be available for autographs and pictures before and after practice. 

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XPLOSION TO HOLD EXHIBITION GAMES AT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL AND COURT TIME SPORTS CENTER
 
Coleco Buie

Nov 20, 2006 –The Pittsburgh Xplosion will play a pair of exhibition games in preparation for its upcoming Continental Basketball Association season at Valley High School in New Kensington , Pa. on Tuesday, November 21 and at Court Time Sports Center in Elizabeth , Pa. on Friday, November 24.

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XPLOSION TO RING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON AT LIGHT UP NIGHT
 
Coleco Buie

Nov 16, 2006 - The Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball team will ring in the holiday season on November 17, 2006 by making appearances at two locations for the 47th Annual Light Up Night celebration. 

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XPLOSION TO TIP-OFF GATEWAY BASKETBALL MADNESS
 
Wayne Copeland

PITTSBURGH, November 15, 2006 – The Pittsburgh Xplosion will be among the featured guests when Gateway High School tips-off its season with Basketball Madness on Saturday, November 18 at the GHS Henry J. Furrie Sports Complex. The season-opening event will run from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students.
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XPLOSION OPEN TRAINING CAMP
 
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Nov 13 , 2006 –The Pittsburgh Xplosion professional basketball team will open training camp for the 2006-07 season on Tuesday, November 14 at Club 4 Life in Monroeville, Pa.

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XPLOSION SIGN WVU'S KEVIN PITTSNOGLE
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Nov. 8, 2006 - The Xplosion announced today the signing of former West Virginia University standout KEVIN PITTSNOGLE (with Xplosion GM Freddie Lewis) to a contract for the 2006-07 season. The Martinsburg, W.Va. native was the team's first round selection, sixth overall, in the 2006 Continental Basketball Association College Draft.

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XPLOSION'S LEWIS HONORED BY INDIANA PACERS
 
Coleco Buie

Nov. 6, 2006 – Pittsburgh Xplosion owner and general manager Freddie Lewis was among those honored in pregame ceremonies when the NBA's Indiana Pacers recognized the members of the club's first team on Friday, November 3 at Conseco Fieldhouse.  Lewis played eight seasons for the Pacers (1967-74, 1976-77), which are in their 40 th anniversary season.

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XPLOSION SET TO RESUME FREE AGENT TRAINING CAMP
 
Coleco Buie

Oct 27, 2006 – The Pittsburgh Xplosion resume its Free Agent Training Camp on Monday, October 30 at the Club 4 Life in Monroeville , Pa.   The camp is tentatively slated to run through Thursday, November 2 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day. Former Pitt star JARON BROWN is participating.

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XPLOSION OPEN FREE AGENT TRAINING CAMP
 
Nate Gerwig

Oct 23, 2006 – The The Pittsburgh Xplosion opened its Free Agent Training Camp today at the Club 4 Life in Monroeville , Pa.   The camp will continue tomorrow, Tuesday, October 24 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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XPLOSION HOST FINAL FREE-AGENT TRYOUTS
 
Coleco Buie

Oct 18, 2006 –The Xplosion will host its final Free Agent Tryout Camp on Monday, October 23 beginning at 9:00 AM at the Club 4 Life in Monroeville, Pa.  The cost of the tryout is $125. The Free Agent Camp will feature selected invitees from previous tryouts, along with a number of first time attendees.

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XPLOSION ANNOUNCE 2006-07 SCHEDULE
 
Coleco Buie

Oct 9, 2006 –The Pittsburgh Xplosion today announced its schedule for the 2006-07 season, the team’s first as a member of the Continental Basketball Association.  The Xplosion will play a 48 game regular season slate, including 24 home games at the Mellon Arena and Petersen Events Center.

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XPLOSION SUPPORT ST. MARGARET'S FALL FACE-OFF
 
Coleco Buie

Oct 9, 2006 – The Pittburgh Xplosion will be among the organizations on hand to support the St. Margaret's Foundation “Fall Face-Off” hockey tournament on October 9 – 12 at BladeRunners Ice Complex in Harmarville , Pa.

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