Homenetmen Outlast Antonine, 113-107
Homenetmen held off a competitive Antonine squad to claim a hard-fought 113-107 D1M victory at Mezher on Wednesday, October 29. Tyler Tarik Bey led the charge for Homenetmen with a game-high 38 points and 12 rebounds. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 220 points.
Antonine took a 55-49 lead into halftime, but Homenetmen mounted a stunning second-half comeback, outscoring Antonine 48-42 after the break. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Homenetmen outscoring their opponents 28-16 to swing the momentum in their favor. Antonine closed the game strong with a 26-20 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. C. Chapman (Antonine) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 4 dunks in the game. C. Chapman (Antonine) connected from beyond the arc in the first quarter during a crucial stretch. K. Thomas was a force on the defensive end with 6 blocks.
Tyler Tarik Bey was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 38 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks in 41 minutes of action. He shot 13-of-21 (62%) from the field, 11-of-15 (73%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Jordan Stevens provided valuable support with 22 points, 8 rebounds, 17 assists, including 4 three-pointers. Ahmad Ibrahim also chipped in with 17 points off the starting lineup.
Homenetmen also generated 22 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Homenetmen held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 52% compared to Antonine's 42%. From beyond the arc, Homenetmen connected on 11-of-28 (39%) while Antonine managed just 14-of-41 (34%).
Homenetmen owned the paint with 54 points inside to Antonine's 42.
The biggest momentum shift came when Antonine put together a 11-0 run in the fourth quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
Down the stretch, Homenetmen came up clutch when it mattered most. J. Stevens nailed a key basket with 00:14 remaining to help seal the victory.
In a losing effort, Ricky Ledo fought hard for Antonine, finishing with 31 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists. Clint Chapman added 22 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.