Close Games Define Riders Season As Lincoln Edges Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders drop a 3-2 decision to Lincoln before 1,815 at Cedar Rapids Ice Arena. The loss leaves Cedar Rapids at 33-15-5 with 71 points and still requires one more win or Chicago loss in regulation to clinch a playoff berth. Ben Lynch notes every opponent in the USHL is strong, underscoring a cliffhanger season and looming April postseason.
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Three Stars Highlight Lincoln Victory Over RoughRiders
Kirt Hill assisted on Lincoln’s goal and earned first star honors as Eric Alexander scored Lincoln’s first goal and was the team’s top threat. Ben Lynch of the RoughRiders notched his first goal in 33 games as Lincoln edged the Riders 3-2 in a tight East race.
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Suns Roll To 154 Point Win Over Warriors In Oakland
Phoenix led 154 130 over Golden State as Jason Richardson scored 31 points and Shaquille O Neal added 26 to end a five game road skid and Golden State’s playoff chances. Matt Barnes had 20 points and a career high 11 assists. Leandro Barbosa 21, Dudley and Nash 1 each. Warriors Monta Ellis 26 Corey Maggette 21. Azubuike 18 Crawford 17.
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USA defeats Netherlands in World Baseball Classic showdown
Team USA rebounded from a Puerto Rico defeat with a 9 3 win over the Netherlands. Jimmy Rollins drove in four with a homer and a triple, while Brian Roberts went 8-for-3 with two walks and two RBIs. Roy Oswalt pitched four scoreless innings as relievers finished a 12 hit game.
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Matsuzaka Dominates Cuba in World Baseball Classic Rout
Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched brilliantly in San Diego to shut down Cuba as Japan rolled to a 6 0 victory in the second round. The Red Sox ace silenced the previously undefeated Cubans, reaffirming Japan's hold on the tournament style.
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