Gujarat Stallions Triumph Over Hyderabad Falcons in InBL Pro U25 Showdown
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Synopsis
In a thrilling contest at Thyagraj Indoor Stadium, Gujarat Stallions outperformed the Hyderabad Falcons with an 84-73 win in the InBL Pro U25 tournament. Trendon Hankerson led with 21 points, while Jock Perry's double-double performance secured his title as MVP.
Key Takeaways
- Trendon Hankerson scored 21 points.
- Jock Perry achieved a double-double.
- The Stallions dominated from the start.
- Gujarat led by 14 points at one stage.
- The Falcons fought back but fell short.
New Delhi, Feb 15 (NationPress) Gujarat Stallions showcased their prowess at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium, initiating the match with an impressive 30 points in the opening quarter, ultimately overpowering the Hyderabad Falcons with an 84-73 victory in the InBL Pro U25 clash. Right from the beginning, the Stallions established their dominance, permitting the Falcons to hold the lead for less than a minute. Trendon Hankerson was the standout player with 21 points, while Jock Perry, who earned the title of MVP, excelled with a double-double comprising 17 points and 14 rebounds.
The Stallions surged ahead to a nine-point lead as Hankerson ignited their offense, navigating through the defense with ease. Nate Roberts and Perry asserted control in the paint, while the Falcons faced offensive challenges, managing a mere six points midway through the first quarter. Mandeep Singh delivered a crucial three-pointer late in the quarter, pushing Gujarat's lead to 14. Although Prashant Singh Rawat responded, Perry silenced the Falcons with a buzzer-beating triple, concluding the quarter at 30-15.
The Falcons rallied in the second quarter, with Riyanshu Negi, Harry Morris, and Callum Dalton spearheading a comeback that narrowed the deficit to five. However, Hankerson and Perry swiftly reignited Gujarat’s offense. Dalton and Rishabh Mathur hit threes to keep Hyderabad competitive, but the Stallions went into halftime with a nine-point lead.
Both teams showcased intense defense early in the third quarter, but Perry triggered a shift for Hyderabad with a transition three and two free throws. Just as the Falcons seemed poised for a comeback, Joshua Duach and Prince Tyagi answered back for Gujarat.
Nate Roberts electrified the crowd with a spectacular alley-oop, restoring the Stallions’ 14-point cushion as the match neared its conclusion. The Falcons fought back, cutting the lead down to seven points in the third quarter, but Trendon Hankerson kept his squad ahead with key points and assists.
In the fourth quarter, Mandeep Singh and Perry expanded the lead to 20 within minutes. Alex Robinson Jr. and Perry attempted to rally the Falcons, reducing the margin to 13, but Hankerson delivered a decisive three-pointer at the shot clock buzzer.
Perry heated up, bringing the Falcons within single digits with three minutes remaining, but Gujarat’s dominance in rebounding and Nate Roberts' late-game points ultimately secured the victory.
