Antranik Dominate Antonine, 99-82
Antranik delivered a comprehensive 99-82 beatdown of Antonine in D1M action at Antonine Club on Thursday, February 5. Jeremiah Gambrell Jr. led the charge for Antranik with a game-high 20 points and 8 rebounds. The lead changed hands 6 times before Antranik eventually pulled away for good.
Antranik took a 56-45 lead into halftime. The fourth quarter was the decisive stretch, with Antranik outscoring their opponents 25-16 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. M. Majak (Antranik) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 4 dunks in the game. M. Majak (Antranik) connected from beyond the arc in the second quarter during a crucial stretch. C. Chapman was a force on the defensive end with 9 blocks.
Jeremiah Gambrell Jr. was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists in 40 minutes of action. He shot 7-of-9 (78%) from the field, 4-of-6 (67%) from three-point range. The team was a remarkable +17 with him on the floor. Majur Majak provided valuable support with 15 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 blocks. Christian Brown also chipped in with 27 points off the starting lineup.
Antranik's bench was a major factor, contributing 17 points off the pine. Kevork Kevork was the standout reserve, providing 14 points, 4 assists in a spark-plug role. Antranik also generated 16 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Antranik held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 57% compared to Antonine's 38%. From beyond the arc, Antranik connected on 13-of-26 (50%) while Antonine managed just 10-of-37 (27%). Antranik also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 20 free throws to Antonine's 14.
Antranik dominated the boards 42-34, including 9 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Antranik's ball movement was superior with 24 assists to Antonine's 19. Antranik was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 17 points and putting together a 13-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Antranik put together a 13-0 run in the second quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Antonine answered with a 12-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
Despite the result, Clint Chapman showed his quality for Antonine, contributing 35 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks. Glenn Cosey added 17 points, 4 assists, 3 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.