Balling Brother Pick Up 2nd Win Of Weekend

The Balling Brothers continued their strong weekend with a 116–107 victory over the Winston-Salem Wolfpack on Sunday at Winston-Salem Christian School, improving to 5–3 on the season. The loss drops the Wolfpack to 3–4.Winston-Salem came out sharp early, taking a 39–32 lead after the first quarter, but Balling Brothers quickly settled in. They responded with a 30–22 second quarter to take control heading into halftime, then stayed consistent down the stretch, winning both the third and fourth quarters to secure the nine-point win. It was a complete team effort for Balling Brothers, with multiple players stepping up offensively. Shaquielle White (5'10''-PG, college: Erskine) led the way with 29 points, while Mike Smith) added 26 points. Travis Cooper dominated inside with 24 points and 20 rebounds, controlling the glass all game. Shakeem White orchestrated the offense with 14 points and an impressive 13 assists. Balling Brothers shot 42.9% from the field and made their presence felt at the free throw line, going 25-for-34 (73.5%). Their ability to rebound and create second-chance opportunities proved to be a key difference as they wore down the Wolfpack.

For Winston-Salem, Jahlil Rawley (6'4''-G-1997, college: Stetson, agency: GSE Worldwide) led with 23 points, while Anthony Williams II (6'2''-G, college: Toccoa Falls) added 22. NiQuan Cousins (6'4''-G-1998, college: Bluefield) contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds in the effort. Despite a solid overall shooting performance, the Wolfpack struggled from three-point range, hitting just 23.1%, which limited their ability to keep pace. \With the win, Balling Brothers not only improve to 5–3, but also complete their second victory of the weekend, continuing to build momentum as the season progresses.
Courtesy of: ECBL