Recap

In a thrilling D1 Season 4 matchup at West Island College, the Hoopers narrowly edged out the Dreamers with a final score of 42-38. This hard-fought victory was fueled by stellar performances from Francis Perreault and Shawn Tahriq, both contributing 15 points apiece, showcasing their scoring prowess under pressure.

The Hoopers’ shooting was sharp, landing 54.8% of their field goals, including an impressive 41.7% from beyond the arc. While the Dreamers made a valiant effort, converting only 37.8% of their field goals and 25% of their three-pointers, it was their inability to sink free throws that proved crucial—finishing the game with none attempted. The teams remained neck-and-neck throughout the contest, with the Hoopers pulling ahead in the fourth quarter as their defense tightened and they forced turnovers from the Dreamers.

Rebounding played a notable role, with the Dreamers holding a slight edge, grabbing 20 boards to the Hoopers’ 16. However, the Hoopers’ efficiency during crucial stretches, combined with their ability to limit turnovers to just four, helped them maintain their slim lead. Ultimately, it was their timely execution down the stretch that secured the victory over a relentless Dreamers squad.

Game Highlights:

• Top Scorer: Francis Perreault and Shawn Tahriq each netted 15 points for the Hoopers.
• Shooting Performance: Hoopers shot a remarkable 54.8% from the field, significantly outperforming the Dreamers’ 37.8%.
• Three-Point Success: The Hoopers made 5 out of 12 three-point attempts while the Dreamers struggled at 4 out of 16.
• Rebounding Battle: The Dreamers led in rebounds with 20, but the Hoopers excelled in key moments.
• Turnover Efficiency: Hoopers managed to keep turnovers low at just 4, compared to the Dreamers’ 3.
• Clutch Free Throws: The Hoopers were perfect at the line, hitting 3 out of 3 free throws without any attempts from the Dreamers.