Swarm Rally in Overtime Thrills Fans, Wins Season Opener

The Greensboro Swarm staged a late fourth quarter comeback and prevailed in overtime, beating the Maine Celtics 131 129 in the season opener at Novant Health Fieldhouse on November 7 2025. Marcus Garrett sealed the victory by making the game winning free throws in the extra period, capping a contest defined by momentum swings and alternating runs.

Bench scoring carried the Swarm, with Terrell Brown Jr. producing 26 points off the bench to spark multiple rallies. Jaylen Sims and Antonio Reeves each finished with 24 points, giving the team balanced scoring across its rotation. Big man Tidjane Salaün contributed a 13 point, 11 rebound double double that anchored the Swarm on the glass. The team release outlined key stretches of play that erased a late deficit and set up decisive overtime possessions while the official box score and team statistics provided full game context.

For local fans the game was more than a win. The 10th anniversary season opener attracted attention to Novant Health Fieldhouse and reaffirmed the Swarm s place in Greensboro s sports calendar. High drama and strong individual performances help sustain interest in weekly and weekend game dates, a pattern that supports nearby restaurants hotels and retail through pre game and post game traffic. Minor league basketball home dates tend to generate steady foot traffic and discretionary spending that matter to small businesses in the arena s vicinity.

From a development and market perspective the Swarm s competitive showing matters for the organization s brand and its ability to sell tickets sponsorships and local partnerships. Consistent home performance and entertaining games strengthen bargaining positions when negotiating community partnerships or sponsorship agreements. For local government and economic development officials the team s sustained presence into a 10th season illustrates the value of sports venues as community assets that contribute to leisure economies and tax base collections through sales tax and hospitality revenues.

On the basketball side the result also signals depth and resilience for the Swarm early in the season. A bench led scoring effort and a double double from Salaün point to rotation contributions that could be decisive across a long schedule. The team release noted the Swarm s next game is part of a weekend set, and fans can follow the full box score and team statistics on the Swarm s official channels for further details as the season progresses.