Hoops Overwhelm Antranik, 97-82
Hoops delivered a comprehensive 97-82 beatdown of Antranik in D1M action at Demerjian Center on Wednesday, January 28. Trazarien White led the charge for Hoops with a game-high 36 points and 8 rebounds.
Hoops took a 54-47 lead into halftime. The second quarter was the decisive stretch, with Hoops outscoring their opponents 33-23 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 6 dunks in total, with C. Brown (Antranik) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. G. Daaboul (Hoops) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. M. Majak was a force on the defensive end with 4 blocks.
Trazarien White was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 36 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals in 38 minutes of action. He shot 12-of-19 (63%) from the field, 4-of-8 (50%) from three-point range, 8-of-9 (89%) from the free-throw line. The team was a remarkable +20 with him on the floor. Amari Kelly provided valuable support with 18 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, including 3 three-pointers. Georges Yves Daaboul also chipped in with 10 points off the starting lineup.
Hoops's bench was a major factor, contributing 17 points off the pine. Abed Sabbagh was the standout reserve, providing 11 points, 2 assists in a spark-plug role. Hoops also generated 21 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Hoops at 47% and Antranik at 45%. From beyond the arc, Hoops connected on 15-of-37 (40%) while Antranik managed just 8-of-27 (29%).
Antranik committed 18 turnovers compared to Hoops's 9, leading to 21 points off turnovers for Hoops. Hoops's ball movement was superior with 26 assists to Antranik's 17. Hoops was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 18 points and putting together a 13-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Hoops put together a 13-0 run in the second quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond. Antranik answered with a 11-0 run of their own, keeping the contest competitive.
Despite the result, Majur Majak showed his quality for Antranik, contributing 15 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks. Christian Brown added 34 points, 8 rebounds, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.