Forwards Shine in JHX Hoops’ First-Round Victory Over OffDaHook

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    <h2>JHX Hoops Triumphs Over OffDaHook in Tournament Opening</h2>
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    <p>Kansas City, Mo. — Fans at Municipal Auditorium experienced a tense Saturday afternoon until JHX Hoops pulled ahead in their first-round game at The Basketball Tournament.</p>
    <p>After Kevin Young intercepted OffDaHook's Jaheam Cornwall, Lagerald Vick assisted Billy Preston with an alley-oop dunk, followed by Vick sinking a long three-pointer to establish a double-digit lead early in the fourth quarter, prompting OffDaHook to call a timeout.</p>

    <p>Taking advantage of their size compared to the seventh-seeded New Yorkers, the KU alumni team kept OffDaHook at bay during the Elam Ending, ultimately winning 91-78 with Cliff Alexander scoring the final layup.</p>
    <p>"Winning the first game is always tough," stated JHX Hoops coach Sherron Collins. "It's like lifting a weight off your shoulders. You want to get through the first round as it's critical not to lose." The team will now prepare to face rivals Purple Reign on Monday night.</p>

    <p>In their first game, JHX Hoops was driven by strong performances from their forwards. Preston led the team with 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting, while Marcus Bell added 15 points and Alexander recorded a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds.</p>
    <p>Collins noted, "Today was a battle of the bigs. We had a matchup advantage inside, and we aimed to exploit that." While Shane Gatling from OffDaHook was a standout with 26 points, JHX dominated the boards with a 44-24 rebounding advantage.</p>

    <p>Throughout the game, JHX built and sustained their lead, showcasing a solid team effort. In the decisive moments, Vick's contributions alongside key shots from the rest of the team solidified their victory, ensuring a challenging matchup against Purple Reign awaits them.</p>
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