St. Louis Spirits Remain Perfect in the ABA

After a weekend sweep of the River City Gamblers in Week 2 of the American Basketball Association (ABA) the St. Louis Spirits battled the Missouri Capitals in Week 3, returning home with a 132-119 win to remain perfect on the season at 3-0.

After a first quarter deadlocked at 27-27, the Spirits gained some breathing room in the second quarter and took a 61-50 lead into the locker room at the half. The adjustments made at halftime proved fruitful for the Spirits as they dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Caps 46-28 in the frame and holding a 107-78 lead into the final twelve minutes before cruising to the finish line with their third win in three games.

Leading the scoring charge for the Spirits was Terron Robinson, who bagged 28 points and went 6-for-11 from beyond the three-point line.

Martavian Payne was hot on Terron's heels with 25 points to go along with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Martavian went 4-for-7 from three-point range.

Daniel Farris had a good game with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals, as did Armond Williams with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.

Kenny Roberson lit up the scoresheet, too, turning in 14 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals.

Next up for the Spirits (3-0) is a weekend doubleheader at home over the weekend of Nov. 7-8. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the perennial ABA powerhouse Chicago Fury (2-1) come to town for a 3 p.m. tilt at the Youth and Family Center located at 818 Cass Avenue in St. Louis. You can purchase game tickets here.

Then on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m., the Indiana Lyons (2-1) from the Indianapolis metro area will be at the Youth and Family Center to take their shot at the Spirits.

Don't miss any of the action!