Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation / American Airlines Invitational

Mavs open with tournament with win over Florida (March 25, 2005)

The Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks shot a blistering 60.8% from the field en route to a 97 -53 pounding of the undermanned Florida Force. Florida, playing with only 6 players held strong in the early phases of the game, but fatigued and faded rapidly in the second half. For Dallas, both Paul Schulte and Jeff Glasbrenner tallied 24 points. Jermell Pennie (12 pts), Rusty Belknap (10 pts), and Ryan Hundemer (10 pts) were also in double figures. Florida was led by Chris Stoutenberg’s 16 points.

Glasbrenner leads Mavs over Suns (March 26, 2005)

Jeff Glasbrenner scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a 90 – 65 Maverick win over the Phoenix Wheelchair Sun’s. Paul Schulte added 20 points while shooting 8 for 11 from the floor for the game. Raul Ortega (10 for 17) was also sharp in adding 20 additional points. Jermell Pennie (12 pts) rounded out the Mavericks in double figures. Phoenix had four players in double figures, but couldn’t match the firepower of the Mavs who finished the game at 52.6% from the floor. For the game, Dallas forced the Sun’s into 20 turnovers.

Dallas survives Bucks to finish regular D1 season undefeated (March 27, 2005)

The Milwaukee Bucks hit 7 of 10 three-point attempts in the first half and still trailed Dallas by 6 points. The Mavs survived the Bucks hot perimeter half by counter punching with high percentage (68.8% for the half) transition and inside baskets. Milwaukee was still hot in the third quarter and surged to a 4 point lead by the quarter’s end. In the fourth quarter, Dallas played a taller combination of players and extended the defense to the half court. The strategy worked as Milwaukee (also battling foul trouble) cooled off and faded down the stretch.