Eriksson's Electric 32 Fuels Titans' 108-99 Victory Over Sentinels
Eriksson Drops 32, Titans Rally to Defeat Sentinels in WPL Showdown
TORONTO – The Toronto Titans rode a dominant performance from Lena Eriksson, who poured in 32 points, to a hard-fought 108-99 victory over the Paris Sentinels on Tuesday night at the Air Canada Centre. The win, crucial for their World Pro League Season 2 standings, saw the Titans overcome an early deficit with sharp shooting and relentless defense in the second half.
After a back-and-forth first quarter, the Sentinels found a rhythm, with Rhys Williams and Nala Wright leading the charge. Paris managed to build a slim lead heading into halftime, their inside-out game proving effective. However, the Titans emerged from the break with renewed intensity.
Lena Eriksson was sensational, hitting multiple clutch shots throughout the second half. Her back-to-back three-pointers in the third quarter ignited a 10-0 run, swinging the momentum firmly in Toronto’s favor. Sofia Lindberg provided crucial support, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds, including a critical stretch of scoring that helped maintain the lead.
“We knew we had to come out with more energy after the half,” Eriksson stated post-game. “We focused on our defensive intensity, and that opened up our offense. We shared the ball well, and everyone contributed.”
The Sentinels fought valiantly, led by Liam O’Sullivan’s double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds, but couldn’t contain the Titans’ offensive firepower. Toronto’s ball movement, evident in their 29 assists, kept the Paris defense scrambling.
Titans coach Marcus Thorne praised his team’s resilience: “This was a character win. Paris is a tough opponent, and they tested us. Lena was outstanding, but it was a total team effort. We’re building something special here.”
Key Notes:
- Lena Eriksson led all scorers with 32 points.
- Liam O’Sullivan recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
- Toronto Titans dished out 29 assists on 42 made field goals.
- Paris Sentinels outrebounded Toronto 50-47, with 15 offensive boards.