RS Round 4: Friday, April 18th, 2025 Madrid Choitis v Buckner Bandits
(133877541)Madrid Choitis 114 - Buckner Bandits 69
🏀 Game Report: Buckner Bandits vs. Madrid Chotis
📉 Final Score: Madrid Chotis 114 – Buckner Bandits 69
📊 Bandits fall to 1-3 on the season
It was a tough night at home for the Buckner Bandits as Madrid Chotis stormed into town and handed them their most lopsided loss of the young season, 114-69. Despite strong individual efforts from a few Bandits, the team struggled to find rhythm against Chotis' sharp execution and swarming 3-2 zone defense.
🔥 Top Performers – Buckner Bandits
Kevin Moore (PG): 19 PTS | 5 REB | 3 AST
Moore led the scoring effort with his relentless attack, finding success at the line (5-7 FT) and knocking down a pair of threes. But it wasn’t enough to spark the offense.
Mick Hunt (SG): 17 PTS | 4 REB | 5 AST
Hunt once again showed veteran grit, staying aggressive and going a perfect 5-5 from the charity stripe.
William Moore (C): 10 PTS | 9 REB
William battled inside, nearly posting a double-double, but was often swarmed in the post by Chotis' bigs.
🧊 Offensive Woes
The Bandits shot just 23.6% from the field and 18.5% from beyond the arc, their coldest shooting night of the season. No player shot over 35% from the floor, with standout shooters like Costello (2-19 FG) and Lawler (0-6 FG) unable to find the mark.
💪 Madrid Chotis: Dominance on Display
Madrid Chotis controlled every aspect of the game:
A. Marroquín (PF): 29 PTS | 22 REB | 11-12 FT – an unstoppable force in the paint.
J. Castro-Girona (SG): 22 PTS | 8 REB | 7 AST – played both facilitator and scorer.
M. Bagunyà (C): 16 PTS | 18 REB | 4 BLK – owned the glass and protected the rim with authority.
Chotis outrebounded the Bandits 69 to 39 and shared the ball with 30 assists on 46 made field goals.
🚨 Looking Ahead
With the loss, the Bandits fall to 1-3 and will need to regroup quickly. Rebounding, offensive execution, and perimeter defense will be key focus areas in practice before the next matchup.
Despite the blowout, there were flashes of chemistry and hustle. If the Bandits can clean up their shooting and maintain defensive intensity, they’ll be in position to bounce back.
💬 Coach’s Message:
"We’ve got to take this one on the chin, watch the tape, and come back better. The fight’s still in us." – Coach Jenkins