Central Demolish Champville, 117-76
In a dominant D1M performance at Maristes Club, Central dismantled Champville 117-76 on Sunday, February 1. Kenny Wooten led the charge for Central with a game-high 29 points. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 193 points.
Central took a 57-35 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Central outscoring their opponents 31-18 to swing the momentum in their favor. Central closed the game strong with a 30-23 fourth-quarter effort.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 7 dunks in total, with K. Wooten (Central) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. K. Wooten (Central) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. K. Wooten was a force on the defensive end with 10 blocks.
Kenny Wooten was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 29 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks in 26 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-13 (77%) from the field, 7-of-7 (100%) from the free-throw line. The team was a remarkable +33 with him on the floor. Lucas Saleh provided valuable support with 7 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists. Jihad El Khatib also chipped in with 23 points off the starting lineup.
Central's bench was a major factor, contributing 24 points off the pine. Elios Saad was the standout reserve, providing 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals in a spark-plug role. Central also generated 16 second-chance points and 29 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Central held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 55% compared to Champville's 32%.
Central dominated the boards 55-36, including 14 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Central owned the paint with 62 points inside to Champville's 26. Central's ball movement was superior with 29 assists to Champville's 18.
The biggest momentum shift came when Central put together a 13-0 run in the second quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
Despite the result, Julio Claver Afonso showed his quality for Champville, contributing 26 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists. Rudy Massaad added 9 points, 4 assists, 2 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.