McDoom/Prospect Kobras record 50-point demolition of East Coast All-Stars
– as Trojans bag 1st win against Guardians
McDoom/Prospect Kobras and the University of Guyana Trojans recorded contrasting victories on Sunday at the National Gymnasium in the Guyana Basketball League, organised by the Guyana Basketball Federation.
In the opening game, the East Coast All-Stars started the campaign on the losing side, victims of a persistent McDoom/Prospect Kobras. The Kobras controlled the tempo of the game from the jump ball, establishing a lead in the first quarter with the scoreline reading 26-9.
The Kobras continued to show their ability to make shots in the second quarter, scoring 14 points and elevating their score to 40, while the All-Stars were restricted to six points, bringing their total to 15.
With the All-Stars failing to score baskets, it seemed to be a practice session for the Kobras. They once again maximised their lead, scoring 21 points and elevating their score to 61, while the All-Stars scored 7 for 15 more points on the scoreboard.
With a dominant fourth quarter, the Kobras showed their consistency and ability to attack the All-Stars’ defence as they were the second team to hand down a 50-point defeat, 100-51.
Closing off the night’s action, the University of Guyana Trojans, in their first game, pulled off a miraculous upset as they handed Plaisance Guardians their second consecutive defeat. The Trojans led from the opening quarter with a score 15-13 at the break.
The Trojans added seven points while the Guardians were limited to nine points, with the score 22-31.
With the Trojans’ defence showing their class on and off the court, they maintained their lead, putting up 22 points and the Guardians followed with 10 points for a score of 52-32.
With 15 points scored in the final quarter, the University of Guyana ended the night on the winning side, handing a 28-point defeat to Plaisance Guardians, who have failed to secure another win, after winning their opening match.