Antranik Overcome Homenetmen, 97-89
Antranik pulled away for a convincing 97-89 D1M win over Homenetmen at Mezher on Friday, January 16. Jeremiah Gambrell Jr. led the charge for Antranik with a game-high 27 points and 9 rebounds.
Antranik took a 52-39 lead into halftime. The second quarter was the decisive stretch, with Antranik outscoring their opponents 29-19 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 9 dunks in total, with C. Brown (Antranik) throwing down a powerful slam in the second quarter. M. Majak (Antranik) connected from beyond the arc in the third quarter. K. Thomas was a force on the defensive end with 3 blocks.
Jeremiah Gambrell Jr. was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds, 11 assists in 40 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-20 (45%) from the field, 3-of-12 (25%) from three-point range, 6-of-6 (100%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. Majur Majak provided valuable support with 20 points, 11 rebounds, including 4 three-pointers. Christian Brown also chipped in with 32 points off the starting lineup.
Antranik also generated 13 second-chance points and 18 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Both teams shot similarly from the field — Antranik at 44% and Homenetmen at 41%. From beyond the arc, Antranik connected on 13-of-39 (33%) while Homenetmen managed just 10-of-28 (35%).
Antranik dominated the boards 50-37, including 14 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Antranik was in control for much of the game, putting together a 10-0 scoring run.
The biggest momentum shift came when Antranik put together a 10-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.
Down the stretch, Antranik came up clutch when it mattered most. J. Gambrell JR. nailed a clutch free throw with 00:24 remaining to help seal the victory.
In a losing effort, Khaleed Thomas fought hard for Homenetmen, finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks. Tyler Tarik Bey added 18 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.