Titans Dominate Aces, 111-78: Lindberg Orchestrates Rout with Season-High Assists
Toronto Titans Cruise Past Las Vegas Aces on Stellar Ball Movement
By: Liam O’Connell
TORONTO – The Toronto Titans delivered a masterful performance on Saturday, overwhelming the Las Vegas Aces with a commanding 111-78 victory. Sparked by a dazzling display of offensive efficiency and suffocating defense, the Titans secured an important win that underscored their team chemistry and depth. The game was largely decided in the second quarter, as Toronto stretched a slim lead into a comfortable halftime advantage they never relinquished.
The Titans established their dominance early, with a balanced scoring attack that saw multiple players contribute significantly. After a tight first quarter, Toronto exploded for 33 points in the second, fueled by consecutive baskets from Lena Eriksson and Ingrid Olsen. A key sequence saw Sofia Lindberg, who finished with a game-high six assists, orchestrate the offense, leading to a Ronan Schmidt dunk that ignited the home crowd.
Ingrid Olsen led all scorers with 20 points, showcasing her scoring prowess, while Lena Eriksson added 18 points and four assists. The Titans’ ball movement was exceptional, tallying 28 assists against a mere six turnovers, a testament to their cohesive play. “When we share the ball like this, it opens up everything,” said Eriksson post-game. “Everyone gets involved, and it’s tough for opposing teams to key in on one player.”
The Aces struggled to find their offensive rhythm, hampered by Toronto’s stifling defense and their own shooting woes. Sasha Volkov was a bright spot for Las Vegas, contributing 14 points and nine rebounds, but the team’s 34.8% field goal percentage proved insufficient.
Titans head coach, Anya Sharma, praised her team’s focus. “We played with great energy and execution today. Our commitment to moving the ball and playing lockdown defense is what we strive for, and we saw that consistently tonight.”
Key Notes:
- Toronto Titans recorded 28 assists on 40 made field goals.
- Las Vegas Aces shot just 21.1% from three-point range (8/38).
- The Titans held a significant advantage in assists to turnovers, with a 4.7 ratio compared to the Aces’ 1.5.
- Ingrid Olsen led the Titans with 20 points, while Sasha Volkov paced the Aces with 14.