Stampede top Energy to end losing streak

Published: March 4, 2013 

Idaho's Justin Holiday dunks during the first half of Sunday's game against the Iowa Energy at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.

Charlie Litchfield — For the Idaho Statesman

Justin Holiday had 33 points, 11 rebounds and six steals as the Idaho Stampede beat the Iowa Energy 115-107 on Sunday in Des Moines, Iowa.

The win ended Idaho's losing streak at six games. Idaho (11-24) entered the fourth quarter tied with Iowa (8-30) but made 11-of-20 shots and 7-of-8 free throws while forcing seven Energy turnovers to run away with the win.

Justin Harper had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Jason Ellis had 14 points and 11 rebounds as seven Idaho players scored in double figures.

Iowa was held to just 3-of-12 from behind the 3-point line and committed 23 total turnovers, which led to 24 points for the Stampede. Idaho also went 22-for-23 from the free-throw line.

Holiday, a Washington product, is averaging 28.5 points per game in his past four games and has bested his season-high in points in three of his past four games, with 31 and 32 previously. Holiday is also averaging 4.75 steals per game in his past four and leads the league in the category.

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