SHAWNEE, OKLA. — Despite a triple-double from TBL’s reigning Player of the Week Deshawn Munson, the second time around was unfortunately much like the first for the Potawatomi Fire versus their in-state rivals, the Enid Outlaws. A close, intensely-fought battle with some curious decisions late and missed opportunities at the foul line, resulted in…
Fire fall to Outlaws in close battle despite triple-double from POTW Deshawn Munson
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA — One of TBL’s newest and hottest franchises gave their new fans a great show in their first-ever home game. Between the atmosphere and production, to the Fire Girls and Mo the Fire Wolf plus a hometown hero in attendance, fans were pumped by the experience. And most importantly, the Potawatomi Fire…
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA — The Potawatomi Fire capped off their season-opening five-game road stretch with a thrilling 110-108 victory over the Shreveport Mavericks, earning the Fire’s fourth win in five tries. In a tense and sometimes heated contest, the Fire rallied back from as much as 12 points down to leave with the victory. After trailing…
MESQUITE, TEXAS — Following their first loss Friday, the Potawatomi Fire responded in their first back-to-back of the season with a solid 108-92 win over the Rockwall 7ers. The Fire turned an early deficit of 13 points in the second quarter into a six-point edge at the half (46-40). A strong 33-point third quarter…
ENID, OKLAHOMA — A closely contested and heated game between Oklahoma’s two The Basketball League (and likely rival) franchises went the way of the defending champion Outlaws, as the Potawatomi Fire fell to the Enid Outlaws, 97-91. The game was not without controversy, however, as Fire head coach Derrick Rowland was ejected with two quick…
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS — It was game #2, win #2 for the new Potawatomi Fire, as they torched the Little Rock Lightning 112-91 on Sunday afternoon at the Jack Stephens Center on the campus of Arkansas-Little Rock. Fire starting point guard Deshawn Munson (East St. Louis, Ill. / Harris-Stowe) had a monster game, scoring…
ROYSE CITY, TEXAS — On a Friday night in early March, the Potawatomi Fire were ignited in their first-ever game, notching a 112-104 win over the Rockwall 7ers. Deon Lyle led the Fire with 24 points including five three-pointers made. The Fire jumped on top early, scoring the game’s first eight points, and led…