Keravnos Strovolos secured its second victory in as many games in the ECOMMBX Basket League, defeating Digenis Akritas Morphou 91-82, in the game held on Sunday (10/18) at the “Kostas Papaellinas” arena, for the second round of the league.
Vasilis Kounas’s team struggled in the first half, but with an outstanding performance in the third quarter, they managed to build a significant lead and lay the groundwork for their victory. Digenis tried to mount a comeback in the final quarter but was unable to turn the tide.
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The top scorers for the winners were Tym Flowers and Trevon Allen with 19 points each, while Nathanial Grimes added 15 and Jeffrey Crockett 14. For Digenis, Quentin Toles scored 28 points with four three-pointers, while Travier Jackson had 19.
The game began with Digenis getting off to a better start and taking an 11-4 lead. Keravnos fought back and narrowed the gap, with the two teams then trading baskets. The visitors took a 22-20 lead, but the home team managed to close out the first quarter ahead 24-22.
In the second quarter, Digenis stepped up its performance and built a ten-point lead (41-31), making things difficult for Keravnos. The red-and-yellows fought back, improved their offense, and began to close the gap. With a three-pointer by Mate Kruse in the final seconds for Digenis, the two teams headed to the locker rooms tied at 43-43.
Upon returning from halftime, Keravnos came out noticeably improved. Although Digenis took a 45-43 lead, the home team took control and pulled ahead 51–48. Subsequently, with key offensive plays by Allen, Flowers, and Crockett, they gradually extended their lead.
The lead reached ten points (66–56) and then 17 (73–56), with Keravnos putting together a particularly productive third quarter. The home team scored 35 points to Digenis’s 18 and ended the quarter ahead 78-61.
In the final quarter, Keravnos extended the lead to 20 points (84-64), appearing to have complete control of the game. Digenis, however, did not give up and, led by Toles and Jackson, began to close the gap.
The visitors closed the gap to 88-82 in the final 51 seconds, but Keravnos kept its composure and, with accurate free throws, sealed the final score at 91-82, securing its second win of the season.
Quarter scores: 24-22, 43-43, 78-61, 91-82.
Keravnos Strovolos (Vasilis Kounas): Michael 2, Stylianou 6 (1), Flowers 19 (2), Allen 19 (2), Grimes 15, Giannaras, Pasialis 6, Kounis, Karagiannis, Tykas 10 (3), Crockett 14 (2).
ACRO4U Digenis Akritas Morphou (Hadi Elhajj): Jackson 19, Georgiou, Toles 28 (4), Burraston 3 (1), Hall 7 (1), Hudson 10, Gabriel, Dimitropoulos, Kruse 8 (2), Vassiliou 3 (1), Bejjani 2, Ieronimidis 2.
