Eriksson's Exploding Fourth Quarter Lifts Titans Over Monarchs, 109-92
Eriksson's Stellar Scoring Dominance Powers Toronto Victory
TORONTO – The Toronto Titans delivered a commanding performance at home, securing a 109-92 victory over the Montreal Monarchs in World Pro League Season 2 action. A blistering fourth quarter surge, spearheaded by an unstoppable Lena Eriksson, proved to be the decisive factor as the Titans extended their winning streak.
The game remained tight through the first half, with both teams exchanging blows. However, a crucial scoring drought for the Monarchs in the third quarter allowed the Titans to build a slim lead. “We knew we had to lock in defensively and limit their chances,” said Titans Head Coach, Marcus Bell. “Once we started getting stops, our offense opened up.”
The turning point clearly arrived in the final frame. Lena Eriksson, who had been a consistent threat all night, ignited the crowd with a barrage of points. Her clutch shooting, including two pivotal three-pointers, helped the Titans pull away. “Lena just found another gear tonight,” Schmidt commented after the game. “When she’s hitting like that, it’s contagious for the whole team.”
Eriksson finished with a game-high 34 points, showcasing her offensive prowess. For the Monarchs, Samuel Kim put up a valiant effort with a double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds), and Finn O’Connell added 17 points and 5 assists, but it wasn’t enough to counter the Titans’ balanced attack and Eriksson’s heroics.
Key Notes:
- Lena Eriksson led all scorers with 34 points.
- Samuel Kim recorded a double-double for the Monarchs with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
- The Titans out-rebounded the Monarchs 58-47, including 17 offensive boards.
- Toronto’s bench contributed 32 points to the team’s total.
- The Titans shot an efficient 37.9% from beyond the arc.