Champville Crush Homenetmen, 116-89
In a dominant D1M performance at Maristes Club, Champville dismantled Homenetmen 116-89 on Wednesday, December 10. Henry Sims led the charge for Champville with a game-high 30 points and 10 rebounds. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 205 points.
Champville took a 62-48 lead into halftime. The third quarter was the decisive stretch, with Champville outscoring their opponents 32-13 to swing the momentum in their favor. Homenetmen closed the game strong with a 28-22 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 7 dunks in total, with K. Thomas (Homenetmen) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. K. Thomas (Homenetmen) connected from beyond the arc in the first quarter during a crucial stretch. A. Lazic was a force on the defensive end with 6 blocks.
Henry Sims was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 30 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks in 30 minutes of action. He shot 14-of-21 (67%) from the field. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +26 with him on the floor. Javion Blake provided valuable support with 29 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals, including 4 three-pointers. Aleksandar Lazic also chipped in with 22 points off the starting lineup.
Champville's bench was a major factor, contributing 15 points off the pine. Champville also generated 20 second-chance points and 21 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Champville held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 51% compared to Homenetmen's 36%. From beyond the arc, Champville connected on 13-of-37 (35%) while Homenetmen managed just 8-of-42 (19%).
Champville dominated the boards 60-44, including 18 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Champville owned the paint with 60 points inside to Homenetmen's 42. Champville's ball movement was superior with 33 assists to Homenetmen's 11.
The biggest momentum shift came when Champville put together a 13-0 run in the third quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Champville answered with a 12-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.