Antonine Blow Out Champville, 106-74
In a dominant D1M performance at Maristes Club, Antonine dismantled Champville 106-74 on Wednesday, January 7. Elie Chamoun led the charge for Antonine with a game-high 25 points. Antonine built a commanding lead of up to 34 points and never looked back.
Antonine took a 50-30 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Antonine outscoring their opponents 30-18 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. G. Abou Tacca (Antonine) threw down a powerful dunk in the fourth quarter. A. Assi (Antonine) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. M. Khoury was a force on the defensive end with 7 blocks.
Elie Chamoun was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals in 30 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-18 (50%) from the field, 7-of-12 (58%) from three-point range. The team was a remarkable +20 with him on the floor. Mark Khoury provided valuable support with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists. Anthony Assi also chipped in with 15 points off the starting lineup.
Antonine's bench was a major factor, contributing 46 points off the pine. Elie Chamoun was the standout reserve, providing 25 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals in a spark-plug role. Antonine also generated 13 second-chance points and 27 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Antonine held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 50% compared to Champville's 41%. From beyond the arc, Antonine connected on 16-of-39 (41%) while Champville managed just 6-of-22 (27%).
Champville committed 13 turnovers compared to Antonine's 6, leading to 15 points off turnovers for Antonine. Antonine's ball movement was superior with 36 assists to Champville's 16. Antonine was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 34 points and putting together a 13-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Antonine put together a 13-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Antonine answered with a 13-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
For Champville, Mostapha Assaf was the standout performer in defeat with 22 points, 11 rebounds. Gabriel Samaha added 10 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.