LBL Round 2 of Quarter-Finals. Semifinals are set

Homentmen - Champville 84-75

Homentmen dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Champville's 30. They outrebounded Champville 51-40 including 20 on the offensive glass. The former international forward Gerard Hadidian (201-1995, college: Lake Land) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Zach Lofton (193-1993, college: NM State, agency: Slash Sports) supported him with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Homentmen players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists by American-Syrian guard Javion Blake (191-1997, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) did not help to save the game for Champville. American forward Jamel Artis (201-1993, college: Pittsburgh, agency: BIG) added 20 points for the guests.
Top scorers:
Champville: J.Blake 24+14reb+9ast, J.Artis 20+1reb+2ast, E.Rustom 10+4reb+1ast, M.Lomayo 8+3reb+2ast, I.Thomas 6+8reb, G.Salibi 5+4reb+2ast
Homentmen: G.Hadidian 21+17reb+3ast, Z.Lofton 18+9reb+6ast, D.Jackson 18+4reb+1ast, G.Ajemian 13+4reb, J.Jones 7+9reb+3ast, J.Khalil 5+3reb+3ast

NSA - Al Riyadi 73-103

Al Riyadi shot 62.7 percent from the field. Al Riyadi had a 26-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Hayk Gyokchyan (203-1990, college: F&M) who scored 23 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). American Manny Harris (197-1989, college: Michigan, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. American guard Byron Wesley (196-1992, college: Gonzaga) produced 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American-Palestinian forward Calvin Godfrey (204-1990, college: Memphis) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
NSA: B.Wesley 27+8reb+6ast, C.Godfrey 10+7reb+2ast, S.Georges 10+2reb, D.Newton 9+4reb, H.Mike 7+1reb, E.Helou Hicham 5+2reb+3ast
Al Riyadi: H.Gyokchyan 23+4reb+3ast, A.Ismail 16+5reb+1ast, S.Sakakini 13+4reb, M.Harris 12+9reb+5ast, E.Kikanovic 8+5reb+3ast, W.Arakji 7+3ast

Antonine - Beirut Club 71-87

Beirut Club dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Antonine's 34 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Antonine 50-37 including 16 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Mohamad Haidar (203-1990, college: Michigan Tech) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Tyree Corbett (201-2000, college: Denver) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Four Beirut Club players scored in double figures. Azerbaijani-American guard Jordan Davis (188-1997, college: N.Colorado) produced 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists and American power forward Ed Daniel (202-1990, college: Murray St.) added 12 points and 16 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Antonine: J.Davis 33+7reb+6ast, M.Bryan 18+2reb, E.Daniel 12+16reb+3ast, M.Abi-Kheres 5+2reb+3ast, B.Elio 2, J.Makhlouf 1+4reb+1ast
Beirut Club: M.Haidar 19+11reb+4ast, T.Corbett 15+10reb+1ast, S.El Darwich 14+6reb+5ast, J.Jarrouge 12+2reb, D.Tucker 12+10reb+1ast, A.Mezher 9+5reb+9ast

Antranik - Sagesse 70-103

Sagesse dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Antranik's 38 and made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Antranik 56-27 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Serbian-American power forward Nick Rakocevic (211-1997, college: USC, agency: Pensack Sports) had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 21 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Jonathan Gibson (188-1987, college: NM State) chipped in 20 points and 8 assists during the contest. American forward Jordan Bruner (208-1997, college: Alabama, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Christian Harvey (185, college: Marian, IN) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Five Sagesse and four Antranik players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Antranik: C.Harvey 16+1reb+5ast, J.Bruner 15+7reb+1ast, G.Elio 12+3ast, S.Alaaeddine 10+6reb+1ast, J.Coleman 6+3reb+1ast, A.Kopaly 6+3reb
Sagesse: N.Rakocevic 37+21reb, J.Gibson 20+4reb+8ast, O.Jamaleddine 16+9reb+1ast, K.Ezzeddine 16+8reb+1ast, B.Harfouch 12+5reb+1ast, M.Khoueiry 2+3reb+3ast