The Benedictine Mesa Men's Basketball team delivered a commanding performance on Senior Night, securing a dominant 101-71 victory against Pacific Union.
Deven Franks initiated the scoring with a 3-pointer, setting the tone for BenU to maintain the lead throughout the entire game. The Redhawks consistently extended their lead to 24 points multiple times in the first half, showcasing a strong rebounding effort with a double advantage over Pacific Union, totaling 24 rebounds by halftime. Three players had already reached double digits in scoring, concluding the half with Benedictine ahead 52-30.
In the second half, the Redhawks continued their dominance, pushing their lead to a peak of 34 points. BenU showcased superior stealing skills, with 7 steals compared to the Pioneers' 3.
Eric Norton's notable performance included all 4 of his steals in the second half, one of which led to a spectacular dunk that energized the crowd.
Miles Chanthavongsa's two-pointer and
Olgierd Dmochewicz's jumpers also garnered enthusiastic cheers. The Redhawks sealed the victory with a comfortable 30-point lead, concluding the game at 101-71.
Key Players:
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Quincy Reece had an outstanding night, contributing 20 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 assists.
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Jamaal Wright made significant contributions with 18 points, 3 blocks, 1 steal, and 5 rebounds.
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Deven Franks recorded 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 assists during the game.
Looking Ahead: The Redhawks will play their final regular-season game at home against Cal Maritime on Saturday at 5 PM.