Champville Hold Off Tadamon Hrajel, 89-83
Champville held off a competitive Tadamon Hrajel squad to claim a hard-fought 89-83 D1M victory at Kahraba Club on Thursday, October 30. Henry Sims led the charge for Champville with a game-high 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Champville took a 50-40 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Champville outscoring their opponents 28-11 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. S. Lemon (Champville) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 4 dunks in the game. S. Lemon (Champville) connected from beyond the arc in the first quarter during a crucial stretch. D. Benford was a force on the defensive end with 6 blocks.
Henry Sims was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds in 38 minutes of action. He shot 8-of-16 (50%) from the field, 7-of-10 (70%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Stedmon Lemon provided valuable support with 25 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, including 3 three-pointers. Javion Blake also chipped in with 18 points off the starting lineup.
The Champville bench added 13 points to the cause. Champville also generated 22 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Champville at 45% and Tadamon Hrajel at 47%. Champville also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 17 free throws to Tadamon Hrajel's 9.
Tadamon Hrajel committed 17 turnovers compared to Champville's 8, leading to 23 points off turnovers for Champville. Champville was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 19 points.
Down the stretch, Champville came up clutch when it mattered most. S. Lemon nailed a key basket with 00:23 remaining to help seal the victory.
In a losing effort, Kakhaber Jincharadze fought hard for Tadamon Hrajel, finishing with 22 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists. Sam Daniel added 26 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.