Basketball Recap: Springfield Renaissance Starts Season with Win Against Commerce

By Team Reports Dec 16, 2024, 1:04pm

Basketball Recap: Springfield Renaissance vs. Commerce Red Raiders

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Springfield Renaissance gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They really took it to the Commerce Red Raiders for the full four quarters, racking up a 78-21 victory. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 52-6.

Zi'yan Wallace

Assists (Career)

12/12/24 vs Commerce5
01/29/24 @ Southwick Regional3
01/25/24 vs Ludlow3
01/24/24 vs McCann Tech3
12/29/23 @ Ludlow2

Springfield Renaissance's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zi'Yan Wallace, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Wallace a new career-high in assists (five). Sy'Nye Baker was another key player, putting up 11 points along with six assists and five boards.

Springfield Renaissance will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Mahar Regional at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Commerce, they will host Smith Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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