Comets Conquer Olympians in Thriller After Sorenson's Late Heroics
Sorenson's Spark Ignites Comets Comeback; Olympians Fall Short in Nail-Biter
ATHENS – The Houston Comets snatched victory from the Athens Olympians Friday night, securing a dramatic 113-110 win in a pulsating February 2026 Season contest. The game, a back-and-forth affair that saw multiple lead changes, ultimately hinged on a series of clutch plays in the final minutes, with the Comets’ Elias Sorenson proving to be the decisive force.
The Olympians, playing at home, established an early rhythm, with Priya Vance leading the charge offensively. Vance poured in 23 points, showcasing her scoring prowess and knocking down crucial triples to keep the Athens crowd on their feet. However, the Comets, fueled by a balanced attack and superior ball movement, refused to be outdone.
As the game entered its decisive stages, the momentum swung. Houston’s Elias Sorenson took over, orchestrating the offense with seven assists and erupting for a game-high 32 points. He was instrumental in a late surge that saw the Comets overcome a deficit, including a pivotal three-pointer that shifted the tide. “We just stayed composed,” Sorenson said post-game. “We knew if we executed, we could get this win. This was a total team effort.”
The Olympians fought valiantly, with Ravi Gupta contributing 17 points and Chloe Lee adding 9 points and 9 rebounds, but missed opportunities, particularly at the free-throw line where they shot just 56.3%, proved costly. Despite a strong rebounding effort with 46 boards, Athens couldn’t contain the Comets’ offensive output, especially from Eva Jensen, who flirted with a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
“It’s a tough one to swallow,” admitted Olympians coach Eleni Petrova. “We gave it our all, but credit to Houston, their execution in the final moments was superb. We’ll learn from this and get better.”
Key Notes:
- Elias Sorenson led all scorers with 32 points and added 7 assists.
- Houston Comets won the rebounding battle, 52-46, with 15 offensive boards.
- Comets boasted a significantly better assist-to-turnover ratio (3.9) compared to the Olympians (2.0).
- Priya Vance was Athens’ leading scorer with 23 points, but the Olympians struggled from the free-throw line (18/32).
- Eva Jensen was a force inside for the Comets, tallying 18 points and 10 rebounds.