Toros Advance to Second Round of Playoffs

Austin defeats Idaho 119-116 in overtime

Malik Hairston
Malik Hairston (Photo by Carlos San Miguel)

Playing at the Concordia University Fieldhouse, the Austin Toros defeated the Idaho Stampede in overtime 119-116 behind solid performances from Malik Hairston who scored 34 points and Marcus Williams with 33 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. (For more on Williams, see Thomas Hackett's April 10 "Playing Through" column.) This places the Toros in the second round of the NBA D-League playoffs where they will face the Colorado 14ers on Saturday, April 18 in Broomfield, Colo.

“I am continually impressed by this team’s character,” Austin Toros head coach Quin Snyder said. “The team demonstrated a tremendous amount of character tonight and now we get to play another day.” For more on the Toros, click here.

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