In a thrilling match that left fans on the edge of their seats, the King George Knights pulled off a surprising 50-48 victory against Spartacus in the LBA Division II 2024 League season. This win marks a significant moment for the Knights, reminiscent of their triumph last year against the same opponent in Zone D of the Third Division. The Knights’ resurgence comes after a rocky start to the season with a loss to the Bushrod Ballers. However, they have evidently identified and addressed their weaknesses, showcasing a remarkable turnaround in their performance.
Leading the charge for the King George Knights was Adolphus Bargue, who demonstrated exceptional skill and determination on the court. Bargue dominated the game, emerging as the top scorer with 20 points, boasting an impressive field goal percentage of 71%. Not only did he excel in scoring, but Bargue also contributed significantly on the defensive end with 8 rebounds, proving to be an invaluable asset to his team. Alongside Bargue, Stanley Jeh also made a notable contribution with 12 points and 7 rebounds, despite ending up on the losing side.
On the other hand, Spartacus faced setbacks even before the game commenced, as key player Benjamin Reeves was sidelined due to a shoulder injury. Reeves’ absence undoubtedly had an impact on Spartacus’ performance, depriving them of his talent and experience on the court. Additionally, Spartacus struggled from the free-throw line, converting only 9 out of 23 attempts, which ultimately proved costly in such a closely contested match.
Looking ahead, Spartacus is set to face the Ka-Rockets in their next match, hoping to bounce back from this defeat and secure their first win of the season. The Ka-Rockets, who have also faced defeats in their opening games, present an opportunity for Spartacus to regroup and refocus on their goals.
Meanwhile, the King George Knights will square off against the Royal Legend, who are currently sporting a 1-1 record this season. With their newfound momentum and confidence, the Knights will be aiming to build on their recent success and continue their ascent up the standings.
In conclusion, the King George Knights’ unexpected triumph over Spartacus serves as a testament to their resilience and determination. With Bargue leading the charge and the team addressing their early-season flaws, the Knights have set themselves up for a promising campaign in the LBA Division II 2024 League season. As the season progresses, fans can expect more exhilarating matchups and remarkable performances from these competitive teams.
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King George Knights
| # | Player | Position | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 2PM | 2PA | 2P% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Edwin B. Gaye | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | Matthew M. Kiamue | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Blessing Hallie | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Joe C. Zegaar | - | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 50.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Webster Diakpo | - | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 22.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Adolphus Bargue | - | 20 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 71.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | Calbert T. Wesseh | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Musa Kanneh | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 10 | Cephus Wolo Jr | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | John Massaquoi | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 12 | Will Gbelema | - | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 13 | Stanley Kinzeh | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | Clarance Yarsiah | - | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 28.6 | 0 | 5 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 100.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 50 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 51 | 37.3 | 2 | 17 | 11.8 | 6 | 15 | 40.0 | 8 | 19 | 14 | 17 |
Spartacus
| # | Player | Position | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 2PM | 2PA | 2P% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bantu Weah | - | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Akeem Mbah | - | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 30 | Mohammed Sheriff | - | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Ferdinand Lokko | - | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 50.0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Stanley Jeh | - | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Hadrian Sebwe Jr | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Bannye Prowd | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 12.5 | 0 | 5 | 0.0 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 11 | Josiah Attiah | - | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 16.7 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Kenneth Gonny | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | Cluster Dolo | - | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1 | Mukeni Vainga | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 48 | 27 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 48 | 37.5 | 1 | 18 | 5.6 | 9 | 23 | 39.1 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 |