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<p><strong>Final Score: Menaul 59 Legacy 47</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Player of the Game: [player_tooltip player_id='2147581' first='Nojus' last='Zalenekas'], Menaul - 20 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Leader in Points: [player_tooltip player_id='2147581' first='Nojus' last='Zalenekas'], Menaul - 20</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Leader in Rebounds: [player_tooltip player_id='2121663' first='Ugnius' last='Jasevicius'], Menaul - 9</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Leader in Assists: Kazimieras Giedraitus, Menaul - 3</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Leader in Steals: Kazinieras Giedraitus, Menaul - 4</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Leader in Blocks: Ugnius Jasvicius, Menaul - 2</strong></p>
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<p>This game was controlled by Menaul in its entirety. Legacy hinted at a comeback at several points in the game but never pulled through, as the Panthers were able to dominate on the offensive end. Legacy kept constant pressure defensively, however, and did cause some problems for ballhandlers, a sign of things to come for the Silverbacks.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2147581' first='Nojus' last='Zalenekas']</strong> was a sight to see in this game. He plays the game with a level of calm and confidence that puts him at a level above his competitors. He put up 20 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals, controlling the game at the point guard position, and showcasing his court vision and ball-handling skills. </p>
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<p>Though playing through a major knee injury, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2121663' first='Ugnius' last='Jasevicius']</strong> inserted himself into the game on both ends of the floor, putting up 6 points and a game-high 9 rebounds and 2 blocks. <strong>Kazimieras Giedraitus</strong> provided much-needed floor spacing and hustle for the Panthers, tallying 4 steals and chipping in 10 points. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373622' first='Brayden' last='Chavez'] </strong>was strong in the paint as well, putting up 9 points and 7 rebounds. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2300000' first='Bryant' last='Scales']</strong> was the best player on the floor for the Silverbacks. He led the team in both points and rebounds with 19 and 7, and was strong defensively as well, guarding both the paint and the perimeter. <strong>Dallas Baca</strong> was consistent at the point guard position for Legacy, putting up 10 points and running the offense. </p>
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<p><strong>Jaevion Scales</strong> was another paint force for the Silverbacks, chipping in 6 rebounds and adding 2 assists onto his stat line, and showing his versatility on both ends. <strong>Landon Gates</strong> provided much-needed energy off the bench, giving 6 points and 4 rebounds, and providing patience and discipline when the ball was in his hands. </p>
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Final Score: Menaul 59 Legacy 47
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