Sagesse Defeat Antranik, 90-80
Sagesse pulled away for a convincing 90-80 D1M win over Antranik at Ghazir on Sunday, November 2. Makur Maker led the charge for Sagesse with a game-high 29 points and 11 rebounds.
Sagesse took a 48-41 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Sagesse outscoring their opponents 30-23 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. M. Majak (Antranik) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 4 dunks in the game. T. Carr (Sagesse) connected from beyond the arc in the first quarter during a crucial stretch. M. Majak was a force on the defensive end with 8 blocks.
Makur Maker was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 29 points, 11 rebounds in 38 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-18 (56%) from the field, 7-of-13 (54%) from three-point range. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Paris Bass provided valuable support with 22 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists. Youssef Khayat also chipped in with 16 points off the starting lineup.
Sagesse also generated 11 second-chance points and 21 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Sagesse held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 46% compared to Antranik's 39%. From beyond the arc, Sagesse connected on 14-of-36 (38%) while Antranik managed just 10-of-32 (31%).
Sagesse dominated the boards 47-39, including 10 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Sagesse's ball movement was superior with 29 assists to Antranik's 20.
The biggest momentum shift came when Antranik put together a 10-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
In a losing effort, Jeremiah Gambrell Jr. fought hard for Antranik, finishing with 32 points, 7 assists. Majur Majak added 8 points, 12 rebounds, 5 blocks, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.