Olympians Drown Knights in Three-Point Barrage, 117-98
Athens Unleashes Offensive Fury, Cruises Past New York
NEW YORK – The Athens Olympians stormed into Madison Square Garden and delivered a dominant offensive performance, overwhelming the New York Knights with a barrage of three-pointers en route to a commanding 117-98 victory in February 2026 season action. The Olympians’ crisp ball movement and exceptional outside shooting proved too much for the Knights to handle, handing New York a tough home loss.
The Olympians set the tone early, with Sophie Lane igniting their offense with a pair of early three-pointers in the first quarter. While the Knights battled, with Sofia Clemente and Stella Dupont leading the charge, Athens consistently found an open shooter. The Olympians’ ball movement was exceptional, leading to a staggering 32 assists on 45 made field goals, a testament to their unselfish play.
Priya Vance led the charge for Athens, pouring in a game-high 21 points, often finding herself open on the perimeter. Chloe Lee was instrumental in distributing the ball, dishing out 7 assists while adding 11 points and 7 rebounds. The Knights struggled to contain Athens’ offensive flow, with their shooting percentage from beyond the arc a season-low 20%. Despite strong rebounding efforts from Stella Dupont (10 rebounds) and Sofia Clemente (8 rebounds), New York couldn’t match Athens’ offensive firepower.
“We knew they could shoot, but we didn’t execute our defensive rotations effectively enough,” lamented Knights coach, Marcus Thorne. “You give a team like Athens that many open looks, especially from three, and they’re going to make you pay.”
Athens’ ability to consistently knock down triples, connecting on an impressive 19-of-39 attempts, created separation throughout the game. New York fought valiantly, with Dupont nearly recording a triple-double, but the Olympians’ relentless offensive pressure and efficient shooting ultimately secured the decisive win, signaling their strength in the early season standings.
Key Notes:
- Athens Olympians shot an outstanding 48.7% from three-point range (19-39).
- The Olympians dished out 32 assists on 45 made field goals, with a 5.3 assist-to-turnover ratio.
- Priya Vance led all scorers with 21 points for Athens.
- Stella Dupont nearly posted a triple-double for the Knights with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists.