Champville Roll Past Chabeb El Batroun, 106-84
In a dominant D1M performance at Maristes Club, Champville dismantled Chabeb El Batroun 106-84 on Sunday, December 21. Henry Sims led the charge for Champville with a game-high 31 points. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 190 points.
Champville took a 56-38 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Champville outscoring their opponents 37-20 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 6 dunks in total, with M. Ruot (Chabeb El Batroun) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. D. Washington (Chabeb El Batroun) connected from beyond the arc in the first quarter during a crucial stretch. H. Sims was a force on the defensive end with 3 blocks.
Henry Sims was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 31 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals in 28 minutes of action. He shot 13-of-20 (65%) from the field, 0-of-3 (0%) from three-point range, 5-of-5 (100%) from the free-throw line. The team was a remarkable +34 with him on the floor. Jimmy Salem provided valuable support with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, including 4 three-pointers. Javion Blake also chipped in with 21 points off the starting lineup.
The Champville bench added 11 points to the cause. Champville also generated 10 second-chance points and 16 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Champville at 52% and Chabeb El Batroun at 52%. From beyond the arc, Champville connected on 12-of-29 (41%) while Chabeb El Batroun managed just 6-of-17 (35%). Champville also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 16 free throws to Chabeb El Batroun's 6.
Champville dominated the boards 40-30, including 14 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Champville's ball movement was superior with 30 assists to Chabeb El Batroun's 17. Champville was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 30 points and putting together a 10-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Champville put together a 10-0 run in the third quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
For Chabeb El Batroun, Desmond Washington was the standout performer in defeat with 34 points, 8 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals. Anthony Fairley added 12 points, 7 rebounds, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.