B/ball: Hoopers crush Ondo Raiders

 

Rivers Hoopers shook off a slow start to demolish new comers Ondo Raiders 85-28 in the ongoing NBBF Premier League tagged “President Cup” at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Kwara Stadium, Ilorin on Monday.

Ikechuku Benjamin led the way with 16 points, one rebound, one assist and one steal including three pointers and 3/4 from the free throw line in 18 minutes.

Solomon Ajegbeyi added 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Ajegbeyi also shot a rare three pointer late in the game as he was cheered by his teammates on the bench. Other Hoopers’ players on double digit: Ronald Alalibo had 12 points, five rebounds, two steals and one assist. He also shot 4/8 from the deep while Abdul Yahaya added 10 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal.

Rivers Hoopers were scoreless in the first three minutes of the game. They however found their rhythm midway through the second quarter as they took a 22-point lead at half time but not without a huge number of turnovers (10).  The lead was stretched to 30 points in the third quarter as the two-time league champions gave more minutes to their bench players.

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