Chabeb El Batroun Hold Off Tadamon Hrajel, 89-82
Chabeb El Batroun held off a competitive Tadamon Hrajel squad to claim a hard-fought 89-82 D1M victory at Chabeb El Batroun on Tuesday, December 9. Ruot Monyyong led the charge for Chabeb El Batroun with a game-high 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Tadamon Hrajel took a 56-41 lead into halftime, but Chabeb El Batroun mounted a stunning second-half comeback, outscoring Tadamon Hrajel 48-26 after the break. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Chabeb El Batroun outscoring their opponents 24-7 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 6 dunks in total, with A. Fairly (Chabeb El Batroun) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. D. Washington (Chabeb El Batroun) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. R. Monyyong was a force on the defensive end with 6 blocks.
Ruot Monyyong was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 18 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks in 38 minutes of action. He shot 8-of-12 (67%) from the field, 1-of-5 (20%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Desmond Washington provided valuable support with 22 points, 9 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals. Anthony Fairley also chipped in with 18 points off the starting lineup.
Chabeb El Batroun also generated 26 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Chabeb El Batroun held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 48% compared to Tadamon Hrajel's 37%. Chabeb El Batroun also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 11 free throws to Tadamon Hrajel's 22.
Chabeb El Batroun owned the paint with 44 points inside to Tadamon Hrajel's 14. Chabeb El Batroun was in control for much of the game, putting together a 15-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Chabeb El Batroun put together a 15-0 run in the third quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
Down the stretch, Chabeb El Batroun came up clutch when it mattered most. A. Fairly nailed a key basket with 00:10 remaining to help seal the victory.
For Tadamon Hrajel, Elias Sebaaly was the standout performer in defeat with 12 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks. Sam Daniel added 25 points, 5 rebounds, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.