Antonine Rout Tadamon Hrajel, 88-54
In a dominant D1M performance at Kahraba Club, Antonine dismantled Tadamon Hrajel 88-54 on Tuesday, December 30. Ricky Ledo led the charge for Antonine with a game-high 16 points and 6 assists. Antonine built a commanding lead of up to 39 points and never looked back.
Antonine took a 45-27 lead into halftime. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Antonine outscoring their opponents 27-9 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. F. Tannoury (Tadamon Hrajel) threw down a powerful dunk in the fourth quarter. M. Khoury (Antonine) connected from beyond the arc in the first quarter during a crucial stretch. C. Chapman was a force on the defensive end with 8 blocks.
Ricky Ledo was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 16 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists in 23 minutes of action. He shot 6-of-9 (67%) from the field, 2-of-5 (40%) from three-point range, 2-of-4 (50%) from the free-throw line. The team was a remarkable +32 with him on the floor. Elie Chamoun provided valuable support with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, including 3 three-pointers. Glenn Cosey also chipped in with 11 points off the starting lineup.
Antonine's bench was a major factor, contributing 44 points off the pine. Elie Chamoun was the standout reserve, providing 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists in a spark-plug role. Antonine also generated 20 second-chance points and 22 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Antonine held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 46% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 29%.
Antonine dominated the boards 57-33, including 13 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Antonine owned the paint with 48 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 16. Antonine's ball movement was superior with 24 assists to Tadamon Hrajel's 15.
The biggest momentum shift came when Antonine put together a 19-0 run in the third quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Antonine answered with a 12-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
In a losing effort, Elias Sebaaly fought hard for Tadamon Hrajel, finishing with 10 points, 12 rebounds, 4 blocks. Elio Bou Zakhem added 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.