The Gueydan Flying Ducks dominated the game against the Cypress Venom with a decisive 104-68 victory. Their commanding performance was highlighted by superior shooting, rebounding, and defense. Gueydan’s offense was on full display, making 43 of 92 field goals (46.7%) and hitting 12 of 39 from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Cypress struggled with their shooting efficiency, converting only 27 of 103 attempts (26.2%) and making 7 of 38 three-point attempts.
Asante Belton, Basketball Player, News, Stats – USbasket emerged as a key player for the Flying Ducks, scoring 22 points with an efficient 9-15 shooting, including 4-6 from three-point range. Kevin Lewis, Basketball Player, News, Stats – USbasket provided additional outside shooting for Gueydan, scoring 17 points and finding the net on 5 of his 10 three-point attempts. Xavier Howard, Basketball Player, News, Stats – USbasket showcased his versatility, contributing 16 points on 7-10 shooting and grabbing 9 rebounds.
On the boards, Gueydan dominated with a significant rebounding advantage, pulling down 70 boards compared to 49 for Cypress. Maurice Redmond, Basketball Player, News, Stats – USbasket and Josh Anderson, Basketball Player, News, Stats – USbasket each grabbed 7 rebounds, while Xavier Howard and the team collectively controlled the defensive and offensive glass effectively. Brandon Taylor, Basketball Player, News, Stats – USbasket also added 4 rebounds to his 6-point tally, underscoring Gueydan’s strength in controlling possession.
Defensively, Gueydan excelled with contributions across the board, even with a modest 5 blocks and 4 steals. Defensive stints by Jacorey Harrell, who gathered 13 rebounds and blocked 3 shots, anchored their resistance against Cypress’ offense. Their overarching defensive tactics restricted Cypress to minimal open shots and second opportunities.
On the other hand, Cypress Venom’s performance was led by Tre Landry, Basketball Player, News, Stats – USbasket, who managed to score 28 points, making 10 of 30 field goals and adding 5 three-pointers. Crosby Jackson, Basketball Player, News, Stats – USbasket also contributed with a double-double, scoring 13 points and hauling in 15 rebounds, displaying relentless effort on both ends of the floor. Eric McDuffie was noteworthy defensively with 3 steals in his 8-point effort, highlighting a challenging night for their squad overall.
Cypress showed flashes of resistance with their ability to disrupt passes, collecting 7 steals, but their inability to convert those opportunities into points proved detrimental. Additionally, their shooting struggles were compounded by a lack of inside presence, as reflected in Gueydan’s rebounding edge and shot-blocking prowess.
In terms of ball distribution, the Flying Ducks’ collaborative play was evident, as they dispensed 21 assists alongside only 11 turnovers, demonstrating effective ball movement and game management. Meanwhile, Cypress, despite their 14 assists, found difficulty maintaining a rhythm due in part to the relentless defense from Gueydan, rendering their efforts in transition or set plays less productive.
Overall, the Flying Ducks’ superior efficiency, collaborative defensive efforts, and rebounding dominance paved the way for a thorough team performance, showcasing their depth and versatility across the roster in this lopsided affair. Cypress Venom, despite valiant individual efforts, struggled to match the intensity and execution of their opponents.