Sagesse Dominate Antranik, 114-95
Sagesse delivered a comprehensive 114-95 beatdown of Antranik in D1M action at Demerjian Center on Wednesday, January 21. Paris Bass led the charge for Sagesse with a game-high 30 points and 10 rebounds. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 209 points.
Sagesse took a 50-46 lead into halftime. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Sagesse outscoring their opponents 37-23 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 9 dunks in total, with Y. Khayat (Sagesse) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. P. Bass (Sagesse) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. M. Majak was a force on the defensive end with 8 blocks.
Paris Bass was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 30 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists in 33 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-16 (63%) from the field, 5-of-7 (71%) from three-point range, 5-of-8 (63%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +18 with him on the floor. Youssef Khayat provided valuable support with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks. Walter Hodge also chipped in with 11 points off the starting lineup.
Sagesse's bench was a major factor, contributing 25 points off the pine. Ali Haidar was the standout reserve, providing 12 points in a spark-plug role. Sagesse also generated 13 second-chance points and 30 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Sagesse held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 53% compared to Antranik's 46%.
Sagesse dominated the boards 48-28, including 20 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Sagesse's ball movement was superior with 30 assists to Antranik's 23. Sagesse was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 26 points and putting together a 11-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Sagesse put together a 11-0 run in the third quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
For Antranik, Jeremiah Gambrell Jr. was the standout performer in defeat with 32 points, 9 assists. Christian Brown added 27 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.