Antonine Defeat Beirut, 80-74
Antonine held off a competitive Beirut squad to claim a hard-fought 80-74 D1M victory at Antonine Club on Monday, December 22. Mark Khoury led the charge for Antonine with a game-high 26 points and 8 rebounds.
Antonine took a 47-42 lead into halftime.
The game featured several highlight plays. T. Jackson (Beirut) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 4 dunks in the game. A. English (Beirut) connected from beyond the arc in the second quarter during a crucial stretch. C. Chapman was a force on the defensive end with 5 blocks.
Mark Khoury was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists in 36 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-15 (67%) from the field, 1-of-4 (25%) from three-point range, 5-of-6 (83%) from the free-throw line. Ricky Ledo provided valuable support with 21 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. Clint Chapman also chipped in with 11 points off the starting lineup.
Antonine also generated 11 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Antonine at 41% and Beirut at 41%.
Beirut committed 12 turnovers compared to Antonine's 5, leading to 11 points off turnovers for Antonine.
Down the stretch, Antonine came up clutch when it mattered most. M. Khoury nailed a key basket with 00:53 remaining to help seal the victory.
For Beirut, Trayvion Jackson was the standout performer in defeat with 30 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists. However, the team struggled to find consistent scoring beyond their top options.