Sagesse Defeat Antonine, 95-91
Sagesse held off a competitive Antonine squad to claim a hard-fought 95-91 D1M victory at Antonine Club on Saturday, November 8. Tony Carr led the charge for Sagesse with a game-high 34 points and 8 rebounds. The lead changed hands 6 times before Sagesse eventually pulled away for good.
Antonine took a 56-52 lead into halftime, but Sagesse mounted a stunning second-half comeback, outscoring Antonine 43-35 after the break. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Sagesse outscoring their opponents 24-16 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. C. Chapman (Antonine) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 3 dunks in the game. P. Bou Abboud (Antonine) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. C. Chapman was a force on the defensive end with 2 blocks.
Tony Carr was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 34 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists in 37 minutes of action. He shot 13-of-19 (68%) from the field, 3-of-5 (60%) from three-point range, 5-of-5 (100%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Youssef Khayat provided valuable support with 14 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists. Makur Maker also chipped in with 15 points off the starting lineup.
The Sagesse bench added 13 points to the cause. Ali Haidar was the standout reserve, providing 9 points, 2 assists, 2 steals in a spark-plug role. Sagesse also generated 10 second-chance points and 11 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Sagesse at 51% and Antonine at 50%.
Sagesse dominated the boards 37-27, including 15 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Sagesse's ball movement was superior with 26 assists to Antonine's 21. Sagesse was in control for much of the game, putting together a 13-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Sagesse put together a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
Down the stretch, Sagesse came up clutch when it mattered most. M. Maker nailed a clutch free throw with 00:04 remaining to help seal the victory. It was a white-knuckle finish that had both benches on their feet until the final buzzer.
For Antonine, Glenn Cosey was the standout performer in defeat with 19 points, 8 assists. Brian Halums added 20 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.