Jenkins' Masterclass Leads Monarchs to Dominant 124-97 Victory Over Bears, Paving Way for Playoff Push

MONTREAL – The Montreal Monarchs delivered a statement performance on their home court Saturday night, routing the Berlin Bears 124-97 in a crucial Pro League matchup. Spearheaded by a sensational 30-point effort from Mia Jenkins, the Monarchs controlled the tempo from the opening tip, showcasing crisp ball movement and suffocating defense to solidify their playoff aspirations.

The game was effectively put out of reach in the second quarter. After a tight start, Montreal unleashed a barrage of offense. Jenkins was the catalyst, scoring at will and orchestrating the offense, while Zara Kozlova provided a vital spark off the bench with 20 points. The Bears, despite strong individual efforts from Anya Petrova and Kai Petersen, struggled to contain the Monarchs’ relentless attack and were hampered by a concerning 13 turnovers.

“We knew this was a big one,” said Monarchs head coach, David Chen. “The energy from our crowd tonight was incredible, and the players responded. Mia was in her zone, and the synergy across the board was exactly what we’ve been building towards.”

Kozlova echoed the sentiment. “We focused on playing our game, sharing the ball, and trusting each other. When we do that, we’re a tough team to beat.”

Key Moments:

• Mia Jenkins ignited the offense with a series of clutch baskets in the second quarter.
• The Monarchs’ ball movement resulted in 29 assists on 46 made field goals.
• Berlin’s shooting efficiency, particularly from beyond the arc (39.5%), was a bright spot, but not enough to overcome Montreal’s overall dominance.

Key Notes:

• Mia Jenkins led all scorers with 30 points.
• Montreal’s offense was incredibly efficient, shooting 50.0% from the field.
• The Monarchs dominated the glass with a 52-49 rebounding advantage.
• Montreal’s ball movement was exceptional, dishing out 29 assists against just 5 turnovers.