Arsenal Hold Off Late Charge by Toros

Anaheim 109, Austin 104

ANAHEIM, Calif., March 26 — Mo Charlo led with a game-high 24 points and Will Blalock added 18 as the Anaheim Arsenal held off a late charge by the Austin Toros for a 109-104 victory on Wednesday at the Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Ian Mahinmi led the Toros with 23 points and Ejike Ugboaja recorded a season-high 16 rebounds.

“Rebounding is my game. I was so hyped up. I wanted 20, maybe next game,” said Ugboaja, who also added 10 points to his career night.

The win was the Arsenal’s fifth in a row and second straight against a D-League division leader. During their five-game winning streak, the Arsenal have defeated all three D-League division leaders in the Dakota Wizards, Idaho Stampede, and the Toros.

“It was another good team win,” said Arsenal coach Reggie Geary. “Six players scored in double figures and we outrebounded the Toros by 15. Those two areas are why we’re on a five game winning streak.”

Anaheim’s next game will be Sunday against the Los Angeles D-Fenders at the Staples Center.