Racers Win Home Opener – Beat Blast for Second Time

The Elgin Racers opened up their home schedule with victory over the visiting Holland Blast 138-133 on Saturday night at Judson College. After playing their first six games on the road, the Racers looked forward to the friendly rims at the Judson College Fitness Center as they shot an impressive 69% from the field. The Racers had four players with 20 or more points and were once again led by the backcourt duo of Brandon Watkins (30 points, 12 assists, 4 steals) and Parrish Brown (25 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds). Reserves Phil Watson and Marcus Smallwood came off the bench and gave the Racers a much needed lift in the second quarter. Watson finished the game with 21 points and Smallwood added 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the team in that category. Chris Martin continues to play well and added 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Racers have won 3 of their last 4 games and hope to continue their winning ways on Friday night when the Gary Steelheads come to town.

Read about the game in the Elgin Courier News!

About the Elgin Racers

The Elgin Racers are entering their third season of competition in the International Basketball League (IBL). Last season, the Racers captured the Midwest Division Championship and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, their deepest playoff run in franchise history. The Racers finished the season with a 17-6 record and have compiled a 33-12 record the past two years making it one of the most successful franchises in the IBL.

About the International Basketball League

The IBL is a spring and summer league that consists of 20 franchises across the country and in Canada and China. This league offers American born players who play professionally overseas during the winter months the opportunity to return to their hometowns and hone their skills, enhance their playing resumes, or at the very least, remain competitive in the offseason. For more information regarding the league, please visit, www.iblhoopsonline.com.