St. Louis, MO — Illinois PhantXmz 17U Lose Close Game To Nightrydas By GameChanger Media Illinois PhantXmz 17U suffered a close loss, 63-61 in overtime, versus Nightrydas on Saturday. Leading 18-15, Nightrydas went on a 9-point run to pull further away. The second half was the best for Illinois PhantXmz 17U as they outscored Nightrydas 30-26. Erik Henderson scored 16 points in the half. Erik Henderson led Illinois PhantXmz 17U in scoring with 32 points. Illinois PhantXmz 17U had a great day shooting from inside the arc, finishing 18-33 on twos. Illinois PhantXmz 17U shot well from distance, going 4-11 from three. Erik Henderson made seven of 11 free throws, and Illinois PhantXmz 17U attempted 20. Erik Henderson knocked down three shots from beyond the arc for Illinois PhantXmz 17U. Illinois PhantXmz 17U passed the ball well with 10 assists on 22 made baskets. Illinois PhantXmz 17U stood tall, blocking three shots in the game. Erik Henderson pounded the glass, collecting seven rebounds to lead Illinois PhantXmz 17U. KJ Cathey (14 points), Elijah Ogundele (11 points), and Tavion Jackson (4 points) also pitched in for Illinois PhantXmz 17U. #34 was the leading scorer for Nightrydas with 18 points. #34 knocked down three shots from beyond the arc for Nightrydas. Also contributing for Nightrydas were 2 (15 points), #2 (10 points), #8 (10 points), and #5 (6 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.