Hawks Dominate Dynamos 114-96 Behind Stellar Rebounding and Balanced Attack

MILAN – The Milan Hawks announced their presence with authority on the road, overwhelming the Detroit Dynamos with a suffocating defensive effort and a relentless rebounding advantage en route to a commanding 114-96 victory. The win, a crucial mid-season statement, saw the Hawks consistently dictate the tempo and overcome the Dynamos’ strong ball movement.

The first quarter was a feeling-out process, with both teams trading baskets. However, a key turning point came late in the second quarter when the Hawks, led by Kwame Nkosi and Leo Braun, began to assert their dominance on the glass. Nkosi, in particular, was a force, snagging rebound after rebound and sparking fast breaks that the Dynamos struggled to contain. By halftime, Milan had built a comfortable lead, anchored by their superior effort on the boards.

The second half saw the Hawks continue to pour it on. Dorothea Henderson ignited the crowd with a clutch three-pointer to extend the lead, and their relentless pressure forced several Detroit turnovers. Amelia Graham orchestrated the offense with precision, dishing out crucial assists and keeping the Hawks’ attack fluid. While the Dynamos showed flashes of brilliance, notably Olga Zaytseva’s double-double performance, they couldn’t match Milan’s sustained intensity.

“Our rebounding was the story tonight,” stated Hawks Head Coach Isabella Rossi. “We knew we had to control the boards to limit their second-chance opportunities and fuel our own offense. The effort from every player was outstanding.”

Kwame Nkosi, who finished with a near double-double, added, “We came in with a game plan, and we executed it. It’s a team win, and we’re building momentum.”

Key Notes:

• Milan Hawks outrebounded Detroit Dynamos 72-55, including 21 offensive rebounds.
• Kwame Nkosi and Olga Zaytseva each recorded 15 rebounds.
• The Hawks recorded 29 assists on their 43 made field goals.
• Detroit Dynamos shot just 35.6% from the field.