Centurions' Second-Half Surge Sinks Wolves 117-102 Behind Foster's Fire
Foster Ignites Rome's Comeback, Dubois Orchestrates from Point
CHICAGO – The Rome Centurions completed a stunning second-half comeback, overcoming a halftime deficit to defeat the Chicago Wolves 117-102 in World Pro League action. The Centurions’ offense exploded after the break, led by a blistering shooting performance and masterful playmaking that ultimately silenced the home crowd.
The Wolves held a slim lead at halftime, but Rome came out with renewed intensity. Elian Foster, who finished with a game-high 25 points, ignited the surge with a trio of three-pointers in the third quarter. His sharpshooting, coupled with uncanny court vision, opened up scoring opportunities for his teammates.
“We knew we had to come out strong in the second half,” Foster said post-game. “Coach told us to trust our system, and we executed. This win is huge for us.”
The Centurions’ ball movement was exceptional throughout the game, culminating in 32 assists. Point guard Maya Dubois was the primary architect, dishing out a game-high 10 assists to go along with her 20 points, consistently finding open shooters and cutters.
Chicago’s Julian Santos battled valiantly for the Wolves, putting up an impressive 26 points and 7 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to counter Rome’s collective offensive firepower. Jian Zhao added 18 points for Chicago, but the Wolves struggled to contain the Centurions’ balanced attack.
“We let them get comfortable in the third quarter, and they capitalized,” lamented Wolves Head Coach Evelyn Reed. “Give credit to Rome, they played a fantastic second half. We need to learn from this and be more consistent.”
Key moments included Foster’s clutch threes and a crucial steal that swung momentum, helping Rome pull away and secure an important road victory.
Key Notes:
- Rome Centurions shot an efficient 49.4% from the field.
- Maya Dubois recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 assists.
- The Centurions recorded a staggering 32 assists on 44 made field goals.
- Julian Santos led all scorers with 26 points for the Chicago Wolves.