RS Round 7: Monday, April 28th, 2025 Big Chillers v Buckner Bandits
(133878037)Big Chillers 78 -
Buckner Bandits 115Buckner Bandits Crush Big Chillers, Improve to 2-5
The Buckner Bandits picked up a much-needed win in the Home Grown League, overwhelming the Big Chillers 115-78. The Bandits dominated from start to finish, outscoring the Chillers in every quarter and showcasing a balanced attack on both ends of the floor.
The Bandits set the tone early with a 27-13 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. They shot an impressive 50% from the field and 53% from three-point range, while holding the Chillers to just 33.7% shooting overall.
Mick Hunt led the scoring with a stellar 31-point performance, hitting 13 of his 19 shots and knocking down four threes. Gavin Patterson powered the inside game, adding 20 points and 13 rebounds. Kevin Moore ran the offense with precision, dishing out 11 assists to go along with 12 points. William Moore anchored the paint with 7 rebounds, 12 points, and strong interior defense.
The Bandits’ defense was sharp all night, forcing 16 turnovers and holding the Chillers to just 78 points. They also dominated the boards, outrebounding Big Chillers 50-48 despite giving up some size inside.
Big Chillers' lone bright spot was C. Peck, who poured in 35 points, but it wasn’t nearly enough to keep up with Buckner's relentless attack.
With the win, the Bandits move to 2-5 and will look to build on this momentum heading into their next matchup.