Don Soffer Aventura had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past the Hallandale Chargers with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 65-49. This was payback for the Barracuda, who suffered a 74-51 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Don Soffer Aventura got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Dimitri Tatulishvili out in front who dropped a double-double with 19 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Ocean Nahum, who posted 18 points.
Don Soffer Aventura was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hallandale only racked up nine assists.
Several Chargers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Walter Williams, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Hallandale is 6-3 when Williams posts ten or more boards, but 2-13 otherwise. Alex Valencia was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Barracuda
| 02/03/25 vs Hallandale | 65-49 |
| 01/30/25 vs Sheridan Hills Christian | 53-47 |
| 01/28/25 @ Immaculata-La Salle | 57-51 |
| 01/23/25 vs Franklin Academy | 62-31 |
The win was the fourth in a row for Don Soffer Aventura, bringing their record for this year to 13-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.3 points over those games. As for Hallandale, their loss dropped their record down to 8-16.
Don Soffer Aventura didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 78-49 defeat against Cardinal Gibbons on the 5th. Hallandale does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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