In a thrilling Tier I showdown, the TABC Storm defeated the Berman Cougars by a score of 63-51 in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. With TABC entering the game as the 5th seed and Berman seeded 12th, expectations were high for an intense matchup, and the game did not disappoint.
TABC wasted no time asserting their dominance, jumping out to an early 5-point lead within the first five minutes of play. But Berman's sharpshooter, Alex August, swiftly responded with a three-pointer as Berman attempted to balance the score.
The first quarter ended with TABC maintaining their advantage, leading 15-10. But Berman refused to let the game slip away, mounting a comeback in the second quarter. Despite TABC's Eyal Kinderlehrer extending their lead with a two-pointer, Berman's offense rallied behind Alex August, who scored a total of 13 points in the first half, closing the gap as the teams went into halftime with TABC leading 29-24.
Fifth-seeded TABC, stormed past the twelve-seeded Berman Cougars 63-51, with a big second half, advancing to face Shalhevet in the Tier I quarterfinals. (Photo Credit: Eidan Horn/Macslive)
As the game progressed into the third quarter,
both teams traded baskets in a back-and-forth battle. Both Berman's Naftali Fischler and Itai Rozmaryn showcased their offensive edge, adding 7 and 5 points respectively, but TABC's defense held strong, with Bentzion Keiser hitting important free throws to maintain their advantage.
In the final quarter, TABC's Eyal Kinderlehrer continued to lead his team with clutch plays, extending their lead and ultimately securing the victory.
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