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Rocks Roll into Cup Semifinal with 59-73 win in Sheffield [return]

The SAMG Verve Scottish Rocks avenged two previous losses to the Sheffield Sharks - including one by 4 points last Sunday at Braehead - with an emphatic 59-73 victory in the BBL Cup quarterfinals.

Trailing by 22-10 after the first quarter, the Rocks turned it on and dominated for the rest of the game.

Rocks player/coach Sterling Davis led all scorers with 26 points and had this to say after the victory:

“100% credit goes to each individual player tonight for the heart, will, and determination they displayed.

“We dug ourselves a hole in the first, but the way they responded for the remaining three quarters showed major growth in our team.”

On the successful execution of a purposeful plan, the Texan play-caller added:

“We went out with a purpose defensively which was the number one contributor to our win. It was a big boost for our morale.”

Maurice "Squeaky" Hampton added 14 points for the Rocks and co-captain Julius Joseph chipped in 9.

The Rocks now return home to fact the Worcester Wolves on Sunday in BBL League play. A raucous reception is expected from the Braehead faithful. Tip off is 5:00pm.

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Posted on 23 November, 2007