What a nail-biter of a game we witnessed last night between Spartacus and Royal Legends in the Liberian Division Two League! From the opening tip-off, both teams displayed exceptional skill, making for a close game throughout.

Results

Team1234OTT
Spartacus141216161270
Royal Legends82412141169

Spartacus came into the game prepared, despite missing key player Benjamin Reeves due to a shoulder injury. Royal Legends, on the other hand, were short-handed for reasons yet unknown. This paved the way for Spartacus’ role players to shine. Josiah Attiah and Akeem Mbah stepped up big time, scoring 16 and 14 points respectively. Even their star player, Bannye Prowd, had a relatively quiet night with 7 points and 3 rebounds.

For Royal Legends, Thomas Katiah and Olandor Boyce were forces to be reckoned with, each putting up 20 points and 8 rebounds. However, the free throw line proved to be their Achilles’ heel. They attempted a whopping 46 free throws but only converted 26, including a disastrous 14 misses in the fourth quarter alone.

Watching the game live online all the way from the USA was Dream Chaser Basketball Academy CEO Marie Nynehise Gilman. Here’s what she had to say about the game’s turning point:

“During the second overtime period, the Royal Legend exhibited a lack of precision in ball handling. Despite having several opportunities at the free throw line, they were unable to capitalize on these chances. It is crucial to convert free throws, especially in overtime situations where every point matters.”

Ms. Gilman also offered her thoughts on the Liberian basketball scene:

“In my opinion, both teams performed well in the game. I find the D2 league to be more exciting to watch when compared to the D1 league.”

Congratulations to Spartacus for securing this hard-fought victory! And for Royal Legends, let this be a learning experience. Remember, free throws win games!


Spartacus

# Player Position PTS REB AST STL BLK 2PM 2PA 2P% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
4Bantu Weah-10373041040.0040.02366.70311
5Akeem Mbah-1420015862.50004850.02002
30Mohammed Sheriff-61110030.01250.033100.01005
8Ferdinand Lokko-1232101333.32922.24580.01252
2Stanley Jeh-200001250.0020.00000003
10Bannye Prowd-730403650.0050.01250.02105
13Hadrian Sebwe Jr-290201714.3000020.01835
11Josiah Attiah-16720071163.60002450.03433
11Kenneth Gonny-000000000000000011
14Cluster Dolo-11000020.00001250.01012
1Mukeni Vainga-040010000000001304
 Total 703312112225242.332213.6172958.612211433

Royal Legends

# Player Position PTS REB AST STL BLK 2PM 2PA 2P% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
4Thomas Katiah-20812051338.51119.171163.65323
22Richard Panton-1174202450.0060.071163.62543
13Olandor Boyce-20821181457.10004757.15334
Blayon Nyemah-650401119.100044100.02335
10Mohammed Bulter-020100000000000201
23Otis Parker-08131010.0000020.02611
11Xander Harris-501102450.0030.011100.00011
6Augustus SiehForward750102633.3010.031030.01402
 Total 69439152205337.71214.8264656.517261420