With the leadership of Chris McNeal Titebi defeated Tskhum-Apkhazeti

Today’s Super League matches ended with an interesting duel. Titebi and Tskhum-Apkhazeti, the teams, which are side by side in the standings, met each other. Both teams had 4 wins with 6 losses and this match had to decide which of them would advance to the standings. 

The victory, which was quite convincing, was gained by Titebi, which was quite unexpected due to the tournament situation – 86:75 (Statistics). The most important factor in the victory was the rookie of Titebi Chris McNeill, who scored 6 three-pointers and a total of 29 points, thus depriving Tskhum-Apkhazeti with a chance of success. The policy of Titebi in the transfer market is to bring strong legionnaires, which is well managed by the leadership of this team. McNeil strengthened the team coached by Besik Lezhava and the result is obvious.

After losing by 3 points in the first period, Titebi won the second quarter 29:21, and then they increased the lead to 15 points after a big break.  The meeting ended in such a way that the situation on the court did not become tense. Tskhum-Apkhazeti’s maximum was a reduction of the difference to 7 points, which was followed by a three-pointer by Isaac Asrat and the fate of the match was determined. 

Chris McNeal scored 7 rebounds and 7 assists together with 29 points, thus showing the best result in the match. Javion Ogunyemi collected 12 points and 13 rebounds. Jordan Robertson scored 11 points. Marquill Smith was the most effective in Tskhum-Apkhazeti with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Luka Maziashvili scored 17 points and 8 assists. Alexander Peacock and Jai Williams scored 13-13 points each. 

The last, 5th match of the tour will be held on February 11, in Rustavi, between the local team and Batumi.