Recap

In a nail-biting contest at the Colisee de Laval, the Hoopers edged out the Dreamers with a final score of 38-34, clinching a hard-fought victory in D1 Season 4. The game was a tense affair, with the lead exchanging hands multiple times, but it was the Hoopers’ efficient shooting and three-point prowess that ultimately made the difference.

Leading the charge for the Hoopers was Francis Perreault, who scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, perfectly complemented by teammate Dave Adou, also netting 15 points. The duo’s sharp shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 12 three-pointers, significantly outperformed the Dreamers, who managed only 4 of their 15 attempts for a 26.7% success rate.

The Dreamers, despite their valiant effort and a confident start, struggled to maintain momentum. Mays Louisma shined with 14 points but lacked support on the boards and assists, resulting in only 1 solitary assist for the entire game. Key to the Hoopers’ success was their strong defensive rebounding, as they limited the Dreamers to just 10 rebounds with zero offensive boards, stifling second-chance opportunities.

The game was tightly contested throughout, but a crucial 8-0 run midway through the second half fueled the Hoopers and shifted momentum definitively in their favor. Although the Dreamers forced a turnover margin advantage, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Hoopers’ prolific outside shooting and tenacious defense.

### Highlights:

• Francis Perreault: Led the Hoopers with 15 points and 7 rebounds.
• Dave Adou matched Perreault with 15 points, contributing crucial outside shooting.
• Hoopers shot an impressive 55.6% from the field and 58.3% from three-point range.
• Mays Louisma stood out for the Dreamers with 14 points, but lacking offensive support.
• Key defensive rebounding by the Hoopers limited the Dreamers to 0 offensive rebounds.
• The Hoopers executed an 8-0 run crucial for their second-half surge, securing the win.