In a display of sheer dominance, the defending champions, Mighty Barrolle, left no doubts about their intentions for the season as they crushed Commissioners 112-33 in a resounding victory that sent shockwaves through the LBA Division 1 league. The game was an emphatic statement of intent from the Barrolle squad, who are aiming for a historic three-peat championship run.
Right from the opening tip-off, Mighty Barrolle asserted their supremacy with a relentless offensive onslaught, leaving Commissioners scrambling to find answers. Led by a well-rounded performance from their star players, Mighty Barrolle showcased their depth and talent, with five of their players notching double-digit figures in scoring.
Anthony Quadri, a standout from the previous season in Division Two with Visioneers, made a memorable season debut for Mighty Barrolle, leading the charge with an impressive stat line of 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Quadri’s seamless integration into the team’s system bodes well for Barrolle’s prospects this season, adding another dimension to their already formidable lineup.
Joining Quadri in the double-digit scoring column were key contributors such as Malian import Omar Samba (13 points, 7 rebounds), Abraham Petors (12 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists), Julius Kpakolo (15 points), and Nigerian import Chibuzor Joseph (19 points). Their collective effort showcased the team’s versatility and offensive firepower, posing a daunting challenge for any opponent in the league.
On the opposing side, Wallace Sengbeh emerged as the lone bright spot for Commissioners, registering 12 points in an otherwise forgettable outing for his team. However, even Sengbeh’s efforts couldn’t stem the tide of Mighty Barrolle’s dominance, as they cruised to a commanding victory.
Notably, it was a rough night for Commissioners’ sharpshooter, known as Sniper, who struggled to find his rhythm, hitting on just one of nine attempts from behind the arc. His struggles underscored the suffocating defense employed by Mighty Barrolle, which limited their opponents’ scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Looking ahead, Mighty Barrolle’s next challenge awaits them in the form of Desert Knight, while Commissioners will look to bounce back against Bushrod Bulls. Dates for both games are yet to be announced, but one thing is certain: after their emphatic performance, Mighty Barrolle has firmly established themselves as the team to beat in the LBA Division 1 league, setting the stage for an exhilarating season ahead
Barrolle
| # | Player | Position | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 2PM | 2PA | 2P% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Omar Samba | - | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 33.3 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | Abraham Petros | Forward-Center | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 57.1 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Julius Kpakolo | Guard | 15 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 66.7 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | John Will | Guard | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20.0 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Sam Haider | Forward | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 57.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | Joel Martor | Guard | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Chibuzor Joseph | Forward-Center | 19 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 80.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 42.9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| 12 | Richard Dorley | Guard | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100.0 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 | Jonathan Nagbe | - | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Anthony Quadri | Forward-Guard | 22 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 62.5 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 15 | James Bedeah | Guard | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 112 | 28 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 41 | 70 | 58.6 | 6 | 17 | 35.3 | 12 | 23 | 52.2 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 16 |
Commissioners (m)
| # | Player | Position | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 2PM | 2PA | 2P% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Mark Tequah | - | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | Joshua Didi | Guard | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 6 | Wallace Sengbeh | - | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 36.4 | 1 | 9 | 11.1 | 1 | 6 | 16.7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | Reuben Williams | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | Ansu Kamara | Forward | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Blackson | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | David Kamara | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Samuel Tweh | - | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Skirvin Blankson | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | Derrain Smith | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Vacanarat Palmer | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 16.7 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 33 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 35 | 34.3 | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 3 | 16 | 18.8 | 6 | 16 | 29 | 17 |