Antranik Take Down Tadamon Hrajel, 92-79
Antranik pulled away for a convincing 92-79 D1M win over Tadamon Hrajel at Demerjian Center on Sunday, December 21. Majur Majak led the charge for Antranik with a game-high 17 points and 17 rebounds. Antranik built a commanding lead of up to 24 points and never looked back.
Antranik took a 45-31 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Antranik outscoring their opponents 23-12 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 6 dunks in total, with G. Salibi (Antranik) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. J. Gambrell JR. (Antranik) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. E. Bou Zakhem was a force on the defensive end with 6 blocks.
Majur Majak was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 17 points, 17 rebounds, 3 blocks in 33 minutes of action. He shot 7-of-10 (70%) from the field. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +15 with him on the floor. Jeremiah Gambrell Jr. provided valuable support with 25 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, including 5 three-pointers.
Antranik also generated 25 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Antranik held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 44% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 39%. From beyond the arc, Antranik connected on 9-of-34 (26%) while Tadamon Hrajel managed just 13-of-40 (32%). Antranik also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 15 free throws to Tadamon Hrajel's 6.
Antranik owned the paint with 46 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 26. Antranik's ball movement was superior with 24 assists to Tadamon Hrajel's 18. Antranik was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 24 points and putting together a 13-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Antranik put together a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Antranik answered with a 11-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
In a losing effort, Sam Daniel fought hard for Tadamon Hrajel, finishing with 30 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists. Alex Alia added 22 points, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.