Homenetmen Top NSA, 100-92
Homenetmen pulled away for a convincing 100-92 D1M win over NSA at Mezher on Monday, December 1. Tyler Tarik Bey led the charge for Homenetmen with a game-high 29 points and 12 rebounds. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 192 points.
Homenetmen took a 51-50 lead into halftime.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 6 dunks in total, with T. Tarik Bey (Homenetmen) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. K. Thomas (Homenetmen) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter during a crucial stretch. E. Lufile was a force on the defensive end with 5 blocks.
Tyler Tarik Bey was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 29 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals in 33 minutes of action. He shot 11-of-15 (73%) from the field, 0-of-3 (0%) from three-point range, 7-of-10 (70%) 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. Ahmad Ibrahim provided valuable support with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists. Jordan Stevens also chipped in with 34 points off the starting lineup.
The Homenetmen bench added 8 points to the cause. Homenetmen also generated 19 second-chance points and 28 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Homenetmen held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 48% compared to NSA's 38%. From beyond the arc, Homenetmen connected on 6-of-33 (18%) while NSA managed just 12-of-26 (46%).
NSA committed 17 turnovers compared to Homenetmen's 12, leading to 15 points off turnovers for Homenetmen. Homenetmen owned the paint with 54 points inside to NSA's 34. Homenetmen was in control for much of the game, putting together a 12-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Homenetmen put together a 12-0 run in the second quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. NSA answered with a 11-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
Down the stretch, Homenetmen came up clutch when it mattered most. A. Abdel Massih nailed a clutch free throw with 07:16 remaining to help seal the victory.
For NSA, Richard Maykey was the standout performer in defeat with 29 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists. Elijah Lufile added 22 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.