Antonine Overcome Central, 85-77
Antonine pulled away for a convincing 85-77 D1M win over Central at Antonine Club on Monday, January 12. Ricky Ledo led the charge for Antonine with a game-high 22 points and 10 rebounds. The lead changed hands 9 times before Antonine eventually pulled away for good.
Antonine took a 42-39 lead into halftime.
The game featured several highlight plays. K. Wooten (Central) threw down a powerful dunk in the second quarter, one of 2 dunks in the game. C. Chapman (Antonine) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. G. Abou Tacca was a force on the defensive end with 7 blocks.
Ricky Ledo was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 22 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists in 39 minutes of action. He shot 6-of-15 (40%) from the field, 1-of-5 (20%) from three-point range, 9-of-10 (90%) from the free-throw line. It was a dominant triple-double performance that left the opposition with no answers. Mark Khoury provided valuable support with 12 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals. Glenn Cosey also chipped in with 15 points off the starting lineup.
Antonine's bench was a major factor, contributing 22 points off the pine. Elie Chamoun was the standout reserve, providing 9 points in a spark-plug role. Antonine also generated 13 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Antonine at 42% and Central at 43%. Antonine also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 27 free throws to Central's 14.
Down the stretch, Antonine came up clutch when it mattered most. G. Cosey nailed a clutch free throw with 00:11 remaining to help seal the victory.
In a losing effort, Donte Mcgill fought hard for Central, finishing with 29 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals. Troy Chissel Franklin Jr added 13 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.