Flash lose to Bighorns, cut Cummard

OREM — Hot shooting Desmond Farmer and the Bighorns pulled away to hand the Utah Flash their second straight homecourt loss 101-93.

Farmer, had a game-high 31 points — 20 of it in the second half.

Utah finished the game with five in double digit scoring figures led by Orien Greene with 19. The Flash also had four technical fouls in the game. For Reno, forward Doug Thomas had a double-double with 15 points and 11 boards.

"That's a veteran ball club they have, with a couple of number one NBA prospects in Robinson and Farmer," Flash coach Brad Jones said. "When we're facing guys like that we can't give them so many second chances."

The Flash host the Bighorns again Friday at 7 p.m. at the McKay Events Center.

FLASH HELP HAITI: Utah Flash owner Brandt Andersen has traveled to Haiti to assist in the relief efforts following the recent devastating earthquakes, and his team will raise money for the Red Cross during a busy week of home games.

The Utah Flash front office staff has donated one day's pay to the Red Cross to assist in the relief efforts. The Red Cross had volunteers at Wednesday night's game, and will continue to have volunteers at the games on Wednesday and Friday to collect donations that will be sent directly to Haiti via the Red Cross.

The NBA D-League franchise has also decided to donate a portion of game night revenues from this week's games to the devastated country. The Flash hope to raise $5,000 during this week's three home games to donate to the Red Cross.

Andersen traveled to Haiti this past Sunday to assist in the relief efforts. "These are good people who are ready to rebuild but they need help. Please reach out and donate to one of the organizations that are helping. The Red Cross and others are doing amazing good. They are working hard. Be overly generous," said Andersen in a statement on his blog.

To help fans can call the Flash office and pledge a donation to the Haitian relief fund. All donations will receive a pair of tickets to an upcoming Flash game. Donations can also be made by visiting www.redcrossut.org.

Andersen's first person perspective can be followed on Twitter by following @flashbrandt, or on his blog at www.dleagueutah.blogspot.com.