D-FENDERS HOLD ON IN OVERTIME, DEFEAT ENERGY 130-124

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D-FENDERS HOLD ON IN OVERTIME,
DEFEAT ENERGY 130-124


DES MOINES, Iowa, April 1, 2009 – Demetris Nichols hit a buzzer beating three at the end of regulation to tie the game, but the Los Angeles D-Fenders defeated the Iowa Energy 130 to 124 Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Arena in overtime.

The D-Fenders led for the majority of the game, leading the Energy (26-19) by as much as 22 points during the second half. Othyus Jeffers’ 37 points and 14 rebounds helped the Energy to a comeback, with Nichols adding 23 points. Curtis Stinson (21 points, 11 assists) Marvin Phillips (12 points) and Mark Tyndale (11 points) rounded out the Energy squad scoring in double-digits.

Dwanye Mitchell led the D-Fenders with 28 points, with Mickael Gelabale and Earl Barron adding 21 points a piece. Also contributing to the D-Fenders victory were Ryan Forehand-Kelly (20 points), Charlie Parker (18 points) and Brandon Heath (10 points).

The Energy will take on the Colorado 14ers on Thursday, April 2nd at Wells Fargo Arena. United States Olympian Lolo Jones will be featured at the game with a bobblehead replica of the athlete. Tickets can be purchased by calling 515-462-2849 or visiting www.dahlstickets.com.