Hoops Beat Homenetmen, 94-87
Hoops held off a competitive Homenetmen squad to claim a hard-fought 94-87 D1M victory at Rockland Arena on Sunday, January 11. Trazarien White led the charge for Hoops with a game-high 32 points and 10 rebounds.
Hoops took a 50-42 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Hoops outscoring their opponents 28-14 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 5 dunks in total, with K. Johnson (Hoops) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. J. Stevens (Homenetmen) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. T. White was a force on the defensive end with 4 blocks.
Trazarien White was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists in 39 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-29 (31%) from the field, 5-of-17 (29%) from three-point range, 9-of-9 (100%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Kedrian Johnson provided valuable support with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists. Omar Al Jamal also chipped in with 14 points off the starting lineup.
Hoops also generated 11 second-chance points and 20 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Hoops held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 47% compared to Homenetmen's 53%. From beyond the arc, Hoops connected on 10-of-32 (31%) while Homenetmen managed just 6-of-19 (31%).
Hoops dominated the boards 43-31, including 13 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Hoops was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 18 points.
Down the stretch, Hoops came up clutch when it mattered most. T. White nailed a clutch free throw with 00:08 remaining to help seal the victory.
Despite the result, Jordan Stevens showed his quality for Homenetmen, contributing 30 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists. Tyler Tarik Bey added 23 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.