Sagesse Power Past Hoops, 97-74
In a dominant D1M performance at Rockland Arena, Sagesse dismantled Hoops 97-74 on Saturday, October 25. Youssef Khayat led the charge for Sagesse with a game-high 22 points and 14 rebounds. Sagesse built a commanding lead of up to 27 points and never looked back.
Sagesse took a 47-35 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Sagesse outscoring their opponents 27-15 to swing the momentum in their favor. Sagesse closed the game strong with a 23-17 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. M. Maker (Sagesse) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 2 dunks in the game. M. Maker (Sagesse) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. M. Maker was a force on the defensive end with 3 blocks.
Youssef Khayat was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 22 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists in 33 minutes of action. He shot 7-of-13 (54%) from the field, 1-of-4 (25%) from three-point range, 7-of-9 (78%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +28 with him on the floor. Gerard Hadidian provided valuable support with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. Tony Carr also chipped in with 18 points off the starting lineup.
Sagesse also generated 10 second-chance points and 16 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Sagesse held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 51% compared to Hoops's 36%. Sagesse also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 20 free throws to Hoops's 8.
Sagesse dominated the boards 56-40, including 15 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Sagesse was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 27 points.
In a losing effort, Georges Yves Daaboul fought hard for Hoops, finishing with 10 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals. Kedrian Johnson added 14 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.