Sagesse Defeat Champville, 95-87
Sagesse pulled away for a convincing 95-87 D1M win over Champville at Maristes Club on Wednesday, December 17. Kevin Murphy led the charge for Sagesse with a game-high 27 points and 11 rebounds. The lead changed hands 15 times before Sagesse eventually pulled away for good.
The two sides were locked in a tight battle through the first half, heading into the break tied at 47 apiece. The fourth quarter was the decisive stretch, with Sagesse outscoring their opponents 27-12 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 6 dunks in total, with Y. Khayat (Sagesse) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. K. Murphy (Sagesse) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter during a crucial stretch. A. Lazic was a force on the defensive end with 4 blocks.
Kevin Murphy was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 27 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists in 33 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-16 (63%) from the field, 5-of-7 (71%) from three-point range. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Paris Bass provided valuable support with 31 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. Youssef Khayat also chipped in with 16 points off the starting lineup.
The Sagesse bench added 8 points to the cause. Sagesse also generated 10 second-chance points and 29 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Sagesse held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 52% compared to Champville's 38%.
Sagesse dominated the boards 46-37, including 9 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Sagesse owned the paint with 54 points inside to Champville's 44.
Down the stretch, Sagesse came up clutch when it mattered most. K. Murphy nailed a clutch free throw with 00:18 remaining to help seal the victory.
Despite the result, Henry Sims showed his quality for Champville, contributing 27 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 steals. Jimmy Salem added 17 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.