Homenetmen Overcome Champville, 105-97
Homenetmen pulled away for a convincing 105-97 D1M win over Champville at Mezher on Thursday, February 5. Tyler Tarik Bey led the charge for Homenetmen with a game-high 32 points and 12 rebounds. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 202 points.
Homenetmen took a 57-46 lead into halftime. The second quarter was the decisive stretch, with Homenetmen outscoring their opponents 37-27 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. T. Tarik Bey (Homenetmen) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 2 dunks in the game. A. Abdel Massih (Homenetmen) connected from beyond the arc in the first quarter during a crucial stretch. K. Thomas was a force on the defensive end with 7 blocks.
Tyler Tarik Bey was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 32 points, 12 rebounds, 5 steals in 36 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-16 (63%) from the field, 0-of-4 (0%) from three-point range, 12-of-13 (92%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +16 with him on the floor. Jordan Stevens provided valuable support with 28 points, 11 assists, 3 steals. Khaleed Thomas also chipped in with 17 points off the starting lineup.
The Homenetmen bench added 10 points to the cause. Homenetmen also generated 30 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Homenetmen held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 54% compared to Champville's 48%. From beyond the arc, Homenetmen connected on 5-of-22 (22%) while Champville managed just 10-of-27 (37%).
Champville committed 17 turnovers compared to Homenetmen's 12, leading to 24 points off turnovers for Homenetmen. Homenetmen was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 16 points.
Down the stretch, Homenetmen came up clutch when it mattered most. T. Tarik Bey nailed a clutch free throw with 00:47 remaining to help seal the victory.
In a losing effort, Christian Harvey fought hard for Champville, finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals. Julio Claver Afonso added 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.