In their opening round game the Deaf Toros left no doubt who the number one seed of the 62nd Annual SWBAD regional tournament. The game started off with the Toros scoring the first 11 points of the contest before the Blasterz called a time out to regroup after the first three minutes of play. Darnell Woods scored 8 of the first 11 points. Woods capped the early spurt with a three-pointer and prior to that he scored on a three point play and another layup in transition.
The Toros used its superior speed to topple the Blasterz of Dallas. Anton Jackson and Termiea Bowers repeatedly found themselves leading fast breaks and finding an open Woods for easy treys from outside. Woods finished the night shooting 5-8 from the arc while leading all scorers with 23 points. Two other Toros scored in double figures, Jackson and Yo Moore posting 10 points apiece.
The entire bench was cleared for the first time this season with every player for the Toros scoring at last one basket. Coach Larry Smith continued to push his squad to maintain and control the tempo. The Toros second unit was led by first year guard, Luendran Hubbard. Also, Ty Hubbard returned to give a spark off the bench. Both the Hubbards showed their mettle and overall speed and quickness in the open floor giving the Toros much needed depth.
Tomorrow at 9:15 am the Toros will face a hungry Tulsa team who will try to put up a major fight to reach the finals in the afternoon. The Toros should hold their own and be well rested and ready for the championship match.
