Unfortunately, today’s game against the Buckhannon Bears has been cancelled. It appears that the Bears cannot field enough players to compete. We apologize for the disappointment.
If you purchased a two-game package yesterday, please hang on to your “ticket” for today’s game, and it will be honored at our last home game on Sunday, March 7 against the Midwest Falcons.
DANVILLE, IN – The Indiana Lyons continue preparing for the upcoming 2020-21 American Basketball Association (ABA) season, fighting back from a lethargic first half and holding off a late surge to secure a 101-98 victory over the visiting Naptown Pros on Nov. 21 in preseason action.
The Lyons started the game flat, struggling with missed shots and ball control while the Pros operated with surgical precision. The home crowd fell silent, and Naptown led 29-21 at the end of the first quarter while the Lyons struggled to get into gear.
Guard Mike Pugh (19 points, 3 rebounds) and 7’0” center Alex Brown (10 points, 3 assists) entered the game in the second quarter and sparked some excitement among their teammates and fans. Pugh used his high energy and athleticism to lead his team to some consistency in play and to close the gap on the scoreboard.
Brown emphatically blocked a Pros shot in the second frame, firing everyone up inside Bosstick Gym. He secured a number of crucial rebounds in the quarter, finishing the game with 3 blocked shots and a team-leading 9 rebounds.
The Lyons tied the score at one point in the second quarter, but Naptown went on a late run and led 57-49 at halftime.
Forward Gerald Campbell (30 points, 5 assists) and guard Kendric Lee (14 points, 7 assists) found their groove in the second half for the Lyons, both offensively and defensively. Campbell and Lee each registered 3 steals in the game to lead the team. Campbell also tied Brown for the team lead in rebounds (9), and small forward Preston Case added 7 rebounds of his own to the effort.
The Lyons dominated the Pros 31-13 in the third quarter, holding an 80-70 lead heading into the final 12 minutes, but the Pros made a furious comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, aided by the Lyons’ inability to consistently hang on to the ball and make free throws.
The home team managed to make only 4 free throws in 10 attempts in the game, while the Pros were 12-of-16 from the charity stripe. The Lyons turned the ball over 16 times in the contest to Naptown’s 6 turnovers.
Ultimately, a three-point attempt by the Pros went wide right as time expired, and the Lyons hung on to win 101-98 and improve their preseason record to 3-2. They have two preseason games left to play.
Kourtlandt Martin led the scoring for the Naptown Pros with 22 points, while Brandon Adkisson and Jerimiah Boyd each added 17 points. Martin also led Naptown with 12 rebounds and 8 assists.
The Lyons host the Midwest Guardians on Dec. 5 and the Beaver County Indians on Dec. 12 to round out the preseason. Both games are on Saturdays, and both tip off at 5 p.m. at Bosstick Gym, 49 N. Wayne Street in Danville. Tickets are just $10/person and $5 for children and military veterans. They’re available at www.IndianaLyons.com.
DANVILLE, IN – The Indiana Lyons, Hendricks County’s own professional basketball team, continue tuning up for their third season in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and have added more games to their 2020 preseason schedule.
The Lyons will host games against the Ohio Bruins on Nov. 7, the Naptown Pros on Nov. 21, the Midwest Guardians on Dec. 5, and the Beaver County Indians on Dec. 12. All games are on Saturdays, and they all begin at 5 p.m.
Home games are played at Bosstick Gym, located within Danville Town Hall at 49 N. Wayne Street in Danville. The gym is affectionately known as the Lyons Den. Facial coverings are required at all Lyons events.
The regular season begins shortly after the game against Beaver County and runs into March, when the ABA playoffs tip off.
The Lyons finished the 2019-20 season with a 20-4 record and ranked #8 in the ABA, out of more than 150 teams. The squad was set to host a playoff game in March when the COVID-19 pandemic caused the ABA to cancel the postseason.
Fan favorites such as Mike Pugh, Kendric Lee, Gerald Campbell, Jermaine Harris, and Preston Case have returned for the 2020-21 season, while new players such as Jonathan Nwankwo, Roger Davis III, and Justin Childs have endeared themselves to fans during the first three preseason games of the season.
On Halloween, Pugh scored the tying basket with only 2.4 seconds left in regulation to force overtime against the Ohio Kings, and the Lyons battled their way to a thrilling 105-104 overtime victory. Pugh and Campbell each contributed 23 points to the win while Lee, a Brownsburg High School alumnus, added 17.
Owned by Avon businessman Tyrone Brown and his wife, Deborah, the Lyons are a family-friendly organization that are heavily involved in the community. Lyons players come from all over the country and have a wide variety of college and international basketball experience. Players interact with fans before and after games, and every contest ends with a group photo of players and fans at center court.
ABA rules are designed to create exciting, fast-paced, high-scoring games. The most noticeable and unique aspect of ABA basketball is the 3D light – a flashing red light that is most often triggered by a team losing possession of the ball in their own backcourt. While the 3D light is flashing, the opposing team earns an extra point for any field goal made.
Tickets for Indiana Lyons games are just $10 per person and $5 for children and military veterans. They are available for advance purchase through www.IndianaLyons.com or at the door on game days. For more information visit their website or find them on Facebook.
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Unfortunately, due to some health concerns that we have not yet been able to confirm or rule out as COVID-19, we are forced to postpone Saturday night’s game against the Chicago Knights.
We are working with Danville Parks and Recreation and the Knights on a possible reschedule date. We’re very sorry to delay the start of the preseason by a week, but the health of our fans, players, staff, and guests is paramount.
For those who have already purchased tickets to the game, we will announce soon how we’re going to handle refunds or transfers to another game.
Thank you for your understanding. #GoLyons 🏀🦁 #StayHealthy 😷
All games will be played at Bosstick Gym, 49 N. Wayne Street, Danville, Indiana.
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The No. 8-ranked team in the American Basketball Association (ABA), the Indiana Lyons, are holding tryouts for their 2020-21 team on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at noon at The Journey Church in Avon, Indiana.
Entering their third year of existence, the Indiana Lyons finished the 2019-20 campaign with a 20-4 record and a No. 8 ranking in the ABA out of more than 150 teams. The Lyons qualified for the ABA playoffs for the second year in a row, but the postseason was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic before any games were played.
The Indiana Lyons compete in the North Central Region of the ABA, which consistently has multiple teams within the league’s Top 25 rankings, providing players and fans with quality, fast-paced, exciting competition week after week. The team plays its home games at historic Bosstick Gym in Danville, Indiana, and prides itself in being a professional, interactive, family-friendly organization.
The ABA season typically runs from November through early March, with the playoffs beginning immediately afterwards.
Do you have what it takes to be a member of the Indiana Lyons? Come show us!
Please contact head coach Tyrone Brown at (317) 525-8380 or at tyronebrown@indianalyons.com with any questions.
This article originally appeared in the Hendricks County ICON on June 29, 2020. It was written by Stephanie Dolan.
As Independence Day approaches, Americans often reflect on the freedoms they have and what it means. In 2020, with a global pandemic stay at home orders in place for months and a social revolution affecting change around the U.S. and the world, these freedoms might mean more than ever this year.
The ICON spoke to six Hendricks County citizens [including Indiana Lyons owner Tyrone Brown] who spoke about the freedoms they cherish and why they feel lucky they live in the land of the free and the brave.
This article originally appeared on the Visit Hendricks County blog on June 19, 2020. It was written by Sarah Ferguson.
It’s been far too long since we’ve celebrated our Black-Owned tourism businesses in Hendricks County. We’re taking this opportunity to step into the conversation to support racial diversity.
We want to be part of the resources available in our county for residents and visitors. You can find additional resources and learn more about how you can become involved at the Hendricks County Alliance for Diversity.
To help the community support Black-Owned businesses, we have created a list of restaurants, stores, things to do, wedding and meeting vendors and more in Avon, Brownsburg, Danville and Plainfield. We will continue to update this list as we receive additional information.
