Beirut Blow Out Champville, 109-77
In a dominant D1M performance at Chiyah Arena , Beirut dismantled Champville 109-77 on Thursday, January 15. Albert James English led the charge for Beirut with a game-high 22 points and 12 assists. Beirut built a commanding lead of up to 34 points and never looked back.
Beirut took a 44-40 lead into halftime. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Beirut outscoring their opponents 37-19 to swing the momentum in their favor. Beirut closed the game strong with a 28-18 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. T. Jackson (Beirut) threw down a powerful dunk in the fourth quarter, one of 3 dunks in the game. D. Hamilton (Beirut) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. D. Agnew was a force on the defensive end with 2 blocks.
Albert James English was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 22 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists, 3 steals in 39 minutes of action. He shot 8-of-16 (50%) from the field, 3-of-7 (43%) from three-point range. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +30 with him on the floor. Daniel Dominique Hamilton provided valuable support with 19 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, including 3 three-pointers. Trayvion Jackson also chipped in with 27 points off the starting lineup.
Beirut's bench was a major factor, contributing 20 points off the pine. Beirut also generated 23 second-chance points and 40 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Beirut held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 50% compared to Champville's 36%.
Beirut dominated the boards 51-45, including 13 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Champville committed 12 turnovers compared to Beirut's 6, leading to 13 points off turnovers for Beirut. Beirut owned the paint with 54 points inside to Champville's 34.
The biggest momentum shift came when Beirut put together a 13-0 run in the third quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Beirut answered with a 12-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
For Champville, Darrious Agnew was the standout performer in defeat with 17 points, 17 rebounds. Harold Moore added 21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.