Hoops Survive Against Chabeb El Batroun, 70-67
In a nail-biting D1M contest at Chabeb El Batroun, Hoops escaped with a 70-67 victory over Chabeb El Batroun on Friday, October 31. Trazarien White led the charge for Hoops with a game-high 21 points and 8 rebounds. The lead changed hands 16 times before Hoops eventually pulled away for good.
Hoops took a 36-35 lead into halftime.
The game featured several highlight plays. D. Jennings (Hoops) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 3 dunks in the game. T. White (Hoops) connected from beyond the arc in the second quarter during a crucial stretch. A. Ekkewi was a force on the defensive end with 7 blocks.
Trazarien White was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds in 36 minutes of action. He shot 7-of-14 (50%) from the field, 4-of-7 (57%) from three-point range. Daytone Jennings provided valuable support with 9 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals. Georges Yves Daaboul also chipped in with 10 points off the starting lineup.
Hoops also generated 14 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Hoops at 35% and Chabeb El Batroun at 32%. Hoops also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 21 free throws to Chabeb El Batroun's 12.
Down the stretch, Hoops came up clutch when it mattered most. K. Johnson nailed a clutch free throw with 00:01 remaining to help seal the victory. It was a white-knuckle finish that had both benches on their feet until the final buzzer.
For Chabeb El Batroun, Anthony Fairley was the standout performer in defeat with 26 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals. Ihab Al-Zuhairi added 14 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.