ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., November 25, 2006 – Troy Bell recorded 18 points and eight assists to lead the Thunderbirds to their second consecutive victory in as many nights over the Anaheim Arsenal, 114-69.

Anaheim led early in the first quarter, but foul trouble and good defense helped the Thunderbirds take a 10-point lead later in the period.

With 45 seconds left to play in the third quarter, center Marcus Douthit left the game with what appeared to be a high-ankle sprain. He left the game with 17 points.

Aggressive play by both teams was restrained due to the tight calls. The referees called 55 total fouls, including 5 technicals.

Anaheim’s transition defensive was no match for the run-and-gun Thunderbirds offense.

The Thunderbirds lead would only increase to an 82-60 rout into the fourth quarter. Anaheim had a total of 19 turnovers.

The Thunderbirds opened the fourth quarter on a 20-0 run. Arsenal trailed by 42 points, and would not sink a basket until Milone Clark rattled one of two free-throws with 4:29 left in the game.

Up next for the winless Anaheim Arsenal (0-2) are the Arkansas Rimrockers (1-0). The undefeated Albuquerque Thunderbirds (2-0) look forward to squaring off in Idaho against the Stampede (0-1) at 7pm.