XPLOSION RALLY TO KNOCK OFF ALBANY, 95-91

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PITTSBURGH, February 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.

Trailing by nine in the third quarter, 72-63, the Xplosion used a 16-2 run to that carried into the fourth quarter to take a 79-74 lead. Albany responded to keep the game tight down the stretch, but the Black and Gold held on for the 95-91 win.

Albany won the first quarter, 29-24, and captured the second quarter, 29-28, to lead at halftime, 58-52.

The Xplosion’s third quarter surge allowed them to win the period, 22-16, and tie the game after three quarters, 74-74. Pittsburgh won the fourth quarter, 21-17 and won five of seven quarter points.

Griffin and Mnroe led the way for Pittsburgh. Eric Williams also finished with a double-double, tallying 22 points and 11 rebounds.

Chris Sockwell had 22 points and 10 caroms for Albany. Jamario Moon added 18 and 11 boards.

The Xplosion return to the floor on Friday night when the Butte Daredevils pay a visit to the Petersen Events Center. Game time is slated for 7:05 PM.