Comets Conquer Detroit: Sorenson's 26 Points Fuel 105-91 Victory
Sorenson Shines as Houston Cruises Past Detroit
By Alex Chen
DETROIT – The Houston Comets delivered a dominant offensive performance, overcoming the Detroit Dynamos 105-91 in a pivotal Pro League matchup. The Comets consistently found their rhythm, pulling away in the second half thanks to a high-efficiency shooting display and a stellar outing from Elias Sorenson.
The game started at a brisk pace, with both teams exchanging blows in the early going. Detroit’s Iris Johansson kept the Dynamos within striking distance, dishing out assists and finding her scoring touch. However, the Comets’ balanced attack, led by a career-night from Elias Sorenson, proved too much to handle. Sorenson poured in 26 points, showcasing his ability to score from all levels of the court. “We knew we had to come in here and impose our will,” Sorenson stated post-game. “Tonight, we executed.”
The momentum began to shift definitively in the third quarter. While Detroit’s Olga Zaytseva and Max Walker chipped away at the lead, an explosion of scoring from Eva Jensen and Sorenson ignited the Comets. Jensen contributed 15 points and a game-high 3 steals, while her defensive pressure often led to fast-break opportunities. The Dynamos struggled with their shooting accuracy, converting just 36% from the field.
“We didn’t have an answer for their offensive firepower tonight,” admitted Detroit Head Coach, Maria Rodriguez. “We’ll learn from this and get back to work.”
Key Notes:
- Elias Sorenson led all scorers with 26 points.
- Houston assisted on 24 of their 40 made field goals.
- Eva Jensen recorded 3 steals for the Comets.
- Detroit struggled from beyond the arc, shooting only 30.8% from three-point range.
- The Comets bench outscored the Dynamos’ bench 40-31.