Sagesse Power Past Champville, 114-95

Sagesse delivered a comprehensive 114-95 beatdown of Champville in D1M action at Ghazir on Tuesday, February 17. Youssef Khayat led the charge for Sagesse with a game-high 25 points and 18 rebounds. It was an up-tempo, high-scoring affair with both teams combining for 209 points.

Sagesse took a 58-40 lead into halftime. The first quarter was the decisive stretch, with Sagesse outscoring their opponents 30-14 to swing the momentum in their favor.

The game featured several highlight plays. The game featured 10 dunks in total, with Y. Khayat (Sagesse) throwing down a powerful slam in the first quarter. C. Harvey (Champville) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. O. Babafemi was a force on the defensive end with 12 blocks.

Youssef Khayat was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 25 points, 18 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals in 40 minutes of action. He shot 10-of-15 (67%) from the field, 5-of-7 (71%) from the free-throw line. The double-double effort underlined his all-around impact on the game. The team was a remarkable +19 with him on the floor. Walter Hodge provided valuable support with 32 points, 3 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, including 8 three-pointers. Paris Bass also chipped in with 22 points off the starting lineup.

Sagesse's bench was a major factor, contributing 16 points off the pine. Rudy Hajj Moussa was the standout reserve, providing 9 points, 7 rebounds in a spark-plug role. Sagesse also generated 18 second-chance points and 34 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.

Both teams shot similarly from the field — Sagesse at 50% and Champville at 48%. From beyond the arc, Sagesse connected on 11-of-33 (33%) while Champville managed just 8-of-29 (27%).

Sagesse dominated the boards 53-37, including 20 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Sagesse owned the paint with 58 points inside to Champville's 48. Sagesse was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 28 points and putting together a 12-0 scoring run.

The biggest momentum shift came when Sagesse put together a 12-0 run in the first quarter, leaving their opponents scrambling to respond.

For Champville, Julio Claver Afonso was the standout performer in defeat with 31 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals. Christian Harvey added 19 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.