Antonine Demolish Chabeb El Batroun, 102-65
In a dominant D1M performance at Antonine Club, Antonine dismantled Chabeb El Batroun 102-65 on Tuesday, January 27. Glenn Cosey led the charge for Antonine with a game-high 21 points and 11 assists. Antonine built a commanding lead of up to 41 points and never looked back.
Antonine took a 53-36 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Antonine outscoring their opponents 37-21 to swing the momentum in their favor. Antonine closed the game strong with a 21-14 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. C. Chapman (Antonine) threw down a powerful dunk in the third quarter, one of 2 dunks in the game. D. Hall (Chabeb El Batroun) connected from beyond the arc in the first quarter during a crucial stretch. D. Hall was a force on the defensive end with 4 blocks.
Glenn Cosey was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 21 points, 11 assists in 32 minutes of action. He shot 8-of-12 (67%) from the field, 5-of-9 (56%) from three-point range. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +32 with him on the floor. Elie Chamoun provided valuable support with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, including 5 three-pointers. Clint Chapman also chipped in with 14 points off the starting lineup.
Antonine's bench was a major factor, contributing 24 points off the pine. Ghassan Abou Tacca was the standout reserve, providing 8 points, 11 rebounds in a spark-plug role. Antonine also generated 17 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Antonine held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 57% compared to Chabeb El Batroun's 35%. From beyond the arc, Antonine connected on 11-of-30 (36%) while Chabeb El Batroun managed just 6-of-26 (23%).
Antonine dominated the boards 44-31, including 9 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Antonine owned the paint with 56 points inside to Chabeb El Batroun's 36. Antonine's ball movement was superior with 30 assists to Chabeb El Batroun's 10.
The biggest momentum shift came when Antonine put together a 11-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
Despite the result, Desmond Washington showed his quality for Chabeb El Batroun, contributing 22 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals. Darious Hall added 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.