The National Gymnasium was ignited with spectacular basketball action recently, when the Guyana Basketball Federation’s Elite 16 tournament saw Stabroek Eagles and McDoom/Prospect Kobras ending the night with wins.
Stabroek Eagles decimated the GDF in the first game of the night. They showcased their ability to counterattack, dominated the tempo, and had a 14-12 advantage after the first quarter.
Travis Belgrave was on show for the Stabroek Eagles
In the second quarter, the GDF scored 19 points to bring their total to 29, while the Eagles demonstrated their experience in piercing defenses and swishing the ball for 16 points that brought their total to 33.
Eagles continued to demonstrate their ability to pierce the defensive line as they managed to extend their lead to ten points while restricting the GDF to 17 points, and they replied by scoring 23 points with the scoreline reading 56-46.
A scoreline of 76-68 saw GDF packing their bags to exit the tournament as Stabroek Eagles ended their campaign with an 8-point win.
In the final game of the night, McDoom/Prospect Kobras obtained a one-point victory against Block 22 Flames to advance further in the tournament
The team emerging champion in the battle of the elites would earn a winner’s purse of $300,000. The team finishing in second place would earn $100,000, while the third-placed team would earn $50,000, and the tournament’s MVP would be awarded $25,000 for a standout performance.
