After a heartbreaking 55-53 loss to Maimonides in the Tier I qualifier, #9 HAFTR came back with a vengeance, dominating #18 HA Montreal 80-62 to secure a spot in the Tier II semifinals against Fuchs Mizrachi.
The HAFTR Hawks dispatched the Fuchs Mizrachi Mayhem to advance to the Tier II semifinals. (Photo Credit: MacsLive)
It was a wire-wire win, as the Hawks were led by standout performances from Noah Freuendlich who went 6/7 from beyond the arc and had 20 points, and Kevin Levy, added 17 in the victory. Despite a valiant effort from upstart Montreal
Heat, with Isaac Cons and Simon Alloul putting up 16 points each, it wasn't enough to overcome HAFTR's firepower. Now, HAFTR sets their sights on a challenging matchup against Fuchs Mizrachi in the Tier II semifinals, while Montreal shifts their focus to the consolation bracket, determined to bounce back and finish the tournament strong.