Guard Chris Lofton scored an Iowa Energy record 44 points as the Energy beat Bakersfield 116-108 Saturday night. Lofton, who entered the game averaging 14.3 points per game, made 15 of 23 shots from the field including seven 3-pointers. His 44 point game is the highest single game scoring output in the D-League this season. Iowa played without guards Curtis Stinson (suspension) and Kyle Weaver (injury). The Energy trailed 81-74 with 2:49 remaining in the 3rd quarter before going on 23-6 run fueled by 12 points from Lofton. Bakersfield would get no closer than five points the rest of the game as Iowa cruised to the victory. Lofton also had 8 assists, 4 rebounds and 4 steals in the game. Othyus Jeffers added 27 points and 10 rebounds for Iowa (15-6). Bakersfield was led by guard Jeremy Wise, who scored 27 points and handed out 9 assists. Los Angeles Lakers assignee Devin Ebanks added 26 points for the Jam, who fall to 11-8 on the year. The Energy head to South Padre Island, TX for the annual NBA D-League Showcase next week. Iowa takes on Utah Monday and Texas on Thursday before returning home on Sunday, January 16th vs. Ft. Wayne. Tickets for all home games are available at www.dahlstickets.com, by calling 564-8550 or at the arena box office.
