Al-Riyadi Rout Champville, 121-92
In a dominant D1M performance at Maristes Club , Al-Riyadi dismantled Champville 121-92 on Thursday, January 29. Perrin Buford led the charge for Al-Riyadi with a game-high 23 points and 8 assists. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 213 points.
Al-Riyadi took a 65-46 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Al-Riyadi outscoring their opponents 31-21 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 6 dunks in total, with M. Kemp (Al-Riyadi) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. H. Gyokchyan (Al-Riyadi) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. P. Buford was a force on the defensive end with 5 blocks.
Perrin Buford was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists in 29 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-11 (82%) from the field, 4-of-5 (80%) from the free-throw line. The team was a remarkable +20 with him on the floor. Hayk Gyokchyan provided valuable support with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, including 4 three-pointers. Nuni Omot also chipped in with 17 points off the starting lineup.
Al-Riyadi's bench was a major factor, contributing 32 points off the pine. Bilal Tabbara was the standout reserve, providing 12 points, 2 assists, 2 steals in a spark-plug role. Al-Riyadi also generated 48 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Al-Riyadi held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 65% compared to Champville's 45%. From beyond the arc, Al-Riyadi connected on 14-of-25 (56%) while Champville managed just 8-of-23 (34%). Al-Riyadi also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 11 free throws to Champville's 18.
Al-Riyadi owned the paint with 62 points inside to Champville's 46. Al-Riyadi's ball movement was superior with 40 assists to Champville's 15. Al-Riyadi was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 31 points and putting together a 11-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Al-Riyadi put together a 11-0 run in the second quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Al-Riyadi answered with a 10-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
In a losing effort, Darrious Agnew fought hard for Champville, finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals. Abdulrahman Bah added 24 points, 8 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.