Velcro Arena – In a matchup where Peabody hoped to make a statement, I Volt delivered a scorching first-half performance, overwhelming the Hitmen 110-90 behind a barrage of efficient shooting.
Peabody entered the game looking to control the paint and slow down I Volt’s perimeter attack, but from the opening tip, it was clear that wouldn’t be an easy task. I Volt shot a blistering 58% in the first half, dismantling Peabody’s man-to-man defense before cruising to victory.
A First-Half Collapse
The game remained competitive early, with Peabody trailing just 34-25 after the first quarter. But the second quarter proved disastrous. I Volt outscored Peabody 31-13, pushing their lead to 65-38 at halftime—a hole too deep for the Hitmen to recover from.
“We just didn’t execute defensively,” Peabody head coach [Chris] said postgame. “When a team is shooting nearly 60% at halftime, you’re not going to win many games. We needed to disrupt their rhythm, and we didn’t do that.”
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