Hoops Blow Out Champville, 90-61
In a dominant D1M performance at Rockland Arena, Hoops dismantled Champville 90-61 on Monday, December 29. Amari Kelly led the charge for Hoops with a game-high 22 points and 13 rebounds. Hoops built a commanding lead of up to 44 points and never looked back.
Hoops took a 57-25 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Hoops outscoring their opponents 30-14 to swing the momentum in their favor. Champville closed the game strong with a 20-9 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 6 dunks in total, with T. White (Hoops) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. H. El Khatib (Champville) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. A. Kelly was a force on the defensive end with 5 blocks.
Amari Kelly was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 22 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists in 21 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-17 (59%) from the field, 1-of-4 (25%) from three-point range. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +41 with him on the floor. Kedrian Johnson provided valuable support with 8 points, 4 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals. Trazarien White also chipped in with 21 points off the starting lineup.
Hoops's bench was a major factor, contributing 16 points off the pine. Hoops also generated 20 second-chance points and 24 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Hoops held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 41% compared to Champville's 30%. From beyond the arc, Hoops connected on 13-of-42 (30%) while Champville managed just 2-of-17 (11%). Hoops also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 7 free throws to Champville's 19.
Hoops dominated the boards 55-46, including 17 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Champville committed 16 turnovers compared to Hoops's 9, leading to 29 points off turnovers for Hoops. Hoops's ball movement was superior with 25 assists to Champville's 8.
The biggest momentum shift came when Hoops put together a 12-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Hoops answered with a 10-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
Despite the result, Mostapha Assaf showed his quality for Champville, contributing 10 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals. Gabriel Samaha added 8 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.