Antranik Blow Out Beirut, 95-70
In a dominant D1M performance at Demerjian Center, Antranik dismantled Beirut 95-70 on Wednesday, February 18. Christian Brown led the charge for Antranik with a game-high 30 points and 12 rebounds. Antranik built a commanding lead of up to 42 points and never looked back.
Antranik took a 57-30 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Antranik outscoring their opponents 27-11 to swing the momentum in their favor. Beirut closed the game strong with a 24-14 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 7 dunks in total, with M. Majak (Antranik) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. A. Zanbaka (Beirut) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. M. Majak was a force on the defensive end with 5 blocks.
Christian Brown was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals in 36 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-21 (48%) from the field, 2-of-6 (33%) from three-point range, 8-of-8 (100%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +33 with him on the floor. Jeremiah Gambrell Jr. provided valuable support with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, including 6 three-pointers. Guy Rizk also chipped in with 18 points off the starting lineup.
Antranik also generated 26 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Antranik held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 52% compared to Beirut's 38%. From beyond the arc, Antranik connected on 13-of-29 (44%) while Beirut managed just 9-of-28 (32%).
Antranik dominated the boards 42-35. Antranik was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 42 points and putting together a 20-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Antranik put together a 20-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Beirut answered with a 11-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
Despite the result, Alec Zanbaka showed his quality for Beirut, contributing 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. Mohamad Shabaz added 19 points, 6 rebounds, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.