Romeoville, IL — Illinois PhantXmz 17U Defeat Ball Elite 2027 Behind 2 Strong Scorers By GameChanger Media Illinois PhantXmz 17U defeated Ball Elite 2027, 72-53, on Sunday thanks to 13 points each from Cameron Talmedge and Erik Henderson. Trailing 4-0, Illinois PhantXmz 17U went on a 10-point run to take the lead. Illinois PhantXmz 17U had a strong first half, leading 39-28 at halftime and never looked back, securing the victory. Erik Henderson poured in 13 points in the first half as Illinois PhantXmz 17U outscored Ball Elite 2027 39-28. Illinois PhantXmz 17U's 26-38 shooting on twos was a key factor in the game. Illinois PhantXmz 17U rebounded the ball well, collecting 32 rebounds. Erik Henderson led the team with nine rebounds. KJ Cathey hit two threes for Illinois PhantXmz 17U. Illinois PhantXmz 17U passed the ball well with 14 assists on 31 made baskets. Pierre Hicks (12 points), KJ Cathey (10 points), Tavion Jackson (8 points), Connor Barthelemy (4 points), Elijah Callier (4 points), De'Aveon Mitchell (3 points), Elijah Ogundele (3 points), and Vivon Ward (2 points) also pitched in for Illinois PhantXmz 17U. Ball Elite 2027 were led in scoring by #30 and #7 who scored 11 points each. #2 knocked down two shots from beyond the arc for Ball Elite 2027. Additional scorers for Ball Elite 2027 included #8 (10 points), #4 (8 points), #2 (8 points), and #9 (5 points). Copyright © 2024 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.