BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Johnny O’Neil scored a career-high 25 points and drained seven 3-pointers to lead the Birmingham Squadron to a dominant 118-85 victory over the Memphis Hustle on Wednesday afternoon at Legacy Arena.
Despite missing four players due to injury and having all three two-way players assigned to the New Orleans Pelicans, the Squadron (3-5) controlled the contest from the opening tip. Garrison Brooks, making his first start of the season, recorded a double-double with season highs of 22 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists.
Keion Brooks Jr. also contributed a season-high 22 points for Birmingham.
The Squadron overwhelmed Memphis (3-7) in the first half, building a 74-36 lead by intermission. The 36 points allowed tied a Birmingham franchise record for fewest points allowed in a half. Offensively, the Squadron connected on 15 3-pointers in the first two quarters, their highest total in a half since Nov. 17, 2024.
Birmingham led by as many as 47 points in the third quarter.
The two teams will conclude their series on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at Legacy Arena.
Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.
