EMU won against EUL, Halil MVP

Eastern Mediterranean University Basketball Team Beats European Leadership University 87-60

Lefkoşa, February 16, 2024: Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) and European Leadership University (ELU) basketball teams faced off at the European Leadership University  on February 16, 2024. EMU won the game decisively with a score of 87-60.

Game Summary:

• First Quarter: Both teams engaged in a tight battle. EMU took the lead thanks to Salomon G. K. Essam’s 9 points. ELU responded with Eliel Patrik Awassı’s 8 points. The first quarter ended with EMU leading 25-20.
• Second Quarter: EMU took control of the game and started widening the gap. They won this period 21-16 with a significant contribution from Halil Çetinyay’s 8 points. EMU entered the locker room with a comfortable lead of 46-36.
• Third Quarter: EMU’s dominance continued. They went on a 15-0 run during this period, extending their lead to 33 points. Halil Çetinyay continued his impressive performance, scoring a total of 13 points. Despite Fode Alhousseine Toure’s efforts for ELU, the gap kept widening, and the score reached 66-41 in favor of EMU.
• Fourth Quarter: EMU maintained control of the game and secured the victory.

Game Standouts:

• EMU: Halil Çetinyay (29 points), Sari E. I. Aljoulani (18 points), Ulaş Hüseyin Ömer (14 points)
• ELU: Isiaka Iretiola Salieu (15 points), Salomon G. K. Essam (12 points)

Most Valuable Player: Halil Çetinyay

Game Statistics:

• EMU:
  • Points: 87
  • Two-Point Field Goals: 33/52
  • Three-Point Field Goals: 7/18
  • Free Throws: 14/17
  • Rebounds: 47
  • Assists: 18
  • Steals: 7
  • Blocks: 5
• ELU:
  • Points: 60
  • Two-Point Field Goals: 22/46
  • Three-Point Field Goals: 3/18
  • Free Throws: 13/17
  • Rebounds: 34
  • Assists: 12
  • Steals: 4
  • Blocks: 2

Conclusion: Eastern Mediterranean University Basketball Team achieved a remarkable victory over European Leadership University with a score of 87-60.