Sioux Falls, S.D. (Skyforce) – The Sioux Falls Skyforce were defeated 115-110 by the Iowa Wolves on Sunday afternoon at the Sanford Pentagon to snap a four-game winning streak against the Wolves.Josh Christopher led Sioux Falls (8-5) with a season high 31 points on 12-22 FGA (5-9 3PA), eight rebounds and four assists, while Trevor Keels posted his second straight game of 20-plus points, with 20 on 8-16 FGA (4-9 3PA) and four rebounds.Alize Johnson led Iowa (7-4) with 28 points on 10-15 FGA and 15 rebounds, while Tristen Newton added 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.The Skyforce jumped out to a 34-26 lead after the first quarter, but the Wolves adjusted to a 31-24 run, but Sioux Falls held a slim 58-57 lead at intermission.Christopher and Newton battled in the third quarter, as the duo combined for 24 points in the frame, as Iowa took an 88-86 lead to the final 12 minutes. Johnson netted 12 points on 3-6 3PA in the fourth quarter to help push the Wolves to the finish line.Steve Settle III posted his second straight game of 16-plus points, as he finished with his first professional double-double (19 points and 11 rebounds, both career highs). Miami HEAT two-way Vlad Goldin had 14 points and 10 rebounds, as well.Minnesota Timberwolves two-ways Rocco Zikarsky and Enrique Freeman combined for 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.The Skyforce wraps up Tip-Off Tournament play on Saturday at the Cleveland Charge, while Iowa hosts the Motor City Cruise on Friday.Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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