Apolonia rolls past Partizani behind Malachi Rhodes’ dominant double-double
TIRANA (Interstat) — Apolonia defeated Partizani 93-59 on Sunday at Partizani Court, moving to 2-1 this season while Partizani fell to 1-3. Malachi Rhodes led Apolonia with 20 points, 16 rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Jabryn Anderson added 17 points, nine rebounds and four assists, Elijah Davis had 14 points and six assists, Toneari Lane scored 17, and Jaron Thames also scored 17. Pellumb Bisheva paced Partizani with nine points and 11 rebounds, while Milan Mejia scored 14, Eraldo Kollovi and Eno Kotori each scored six, and Flavio Paloka added 11. Apolonia shot 36 of 73 from the floor, 8 of 27 from three-point range and 13 of 17 from the free throw line. Partizani shot 22 of 66 overall, 5 of 26 from deep and 10 of 14 at the line. Apolonia had 11 assists and 11 turnovers; Partizani had six assists and 20 turnovers. Apolonia also had three blocks.