Vance's Explosive 36 Points Propel Olympians to Dominant 114-84 Victory Over Wolves
Olympians Dominate Wolves on the Road Behind Vance's Scoring Barrage
By Alex Thompson
CHICAGO – The Athens Olympians unleashed a relentless offensive attack, dismantling the Chicago Wolves 114-84 on their home court in a commanding World Pro League performance. A career-defining 36-point explosion from Priya Vance, coupled with their suffocating team defense, proved too much for the Wolves to overcome, signaling a strong statement of intent from the visiting squad.
The Olympians established their dominance early, with Vance igniting the scoreboard with a quick layup. While the Wolves managed to keep pace in the opening minutes, a flurry of three-pointers from Vance and effective ball movement orchestrated by Hannah Park (7 assists) began to stretch the lead. The Olympians’ superior shooting, particularly from beyond the arc (45.2%), created a stark contrast to the Wolves’ struggles (36.4%).
A key turning point came in the second quarter when the Olympians’ defense, led by Vance’s five blocks, stifled numerous Wolves possessions. Despite efforts from Julian Santos (10 points, 7 rebounds) and Jian Zhao (14 points) to rally Chicago, Athens consistently found answers. Chloe Lee added a crucial 13 points and 6 assists, showcasing the Olympians’ balanced offensive attack. The Wolves, who managed just 23 assists on their 28 made field goals, struggled to generate consistent scoring opportunities against the well-drilled Olympians.
“We came in with a game plan, and the execution was phenomenal tonight,” said Olympians coach Evangelos Stavrou. “Priya was sensational, but it was a total team effort. We shared the ball, we defended, and we played with great energy.”
Wolves coach Maria Rodriguez acknowledged the performance disparity. “Athens played a fantastic game. They shot the ball incredibly well, and we couldn’t find a rhythm. We need to learn from this and get back to work.”
Key Notes:
- Priya Vance led all scorers with a game-high 36 points for the Athens Olympians.
- The Athens Olympians out-rebounded the Chicago Wolves 50-35, including 15 offensive boards.
- Athens shot an impressive 45.2% from three-point range.
- The Olympians dished out 34 assists on 43 made field goals, showcasing excellent ball movement.