Saratoga Racers Advance to 2nd Round of ABA Playoffs

BARRE, VERMONT — After emerging from the first quarter with a five-point deficit, the Saratoga Racers rebounded in their first game of the East Region Blue Division playoffs, finishing with a 148 to 114 victory against the Vermont Coyotes.

The Racers will now advance to the second round of the ABA postseason, where they’ll face the New England Lightning on Sunday afternoon.

In Vermont, Saratoga point guard and All-Star nominee Donovan Williams led his squad with 35 points, 8 boards, 6 assists, and 4 steals on 12-for-17 shooting. Cam Thomas netted 31 points, draining a whopping 8 of 10 attempts from beyond the arc. Saratoga standout John Ryals also added 20 points and 8 rebounds to help secure the W.