VBCC Warlords and last year’s finalists Canaries Moon River, emerged victorious Thursday night as play continued in the National Men’s Basketball League.
VBCC Warlords avenged an earlier season loss to Dennery when they easily got past them in a low scoring affair in Dennery 68-41. VBCC took control early when they limited Dennery to a tournament low 15 points (pts) at the half time interval. Although Dennery had a better second half, VBCC stayed aggressive and sealed the win to improve to a 7-3 won loss record.
The Monster Player of the Game was Marcian Calderon with 14 pts and 14 rebounds (rbs) for the Warlords.
At the Vigie Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, Canaries Moon River made light work of Morne Gladiators to win big 84-52.
The Computer Store Player of the Game was Durocher Antoine for his 24 pts and six rebs.
Games continue this weekend. Saturday at the Vigie Multi-Purpose Sports Complex: Morne vs VBCC at 6 pm; Canaries vs Babonneau Dynasty at 8 pm. At Gros Islet: Combined Schools vs Veterans at 6 pm; ISE vs Micoud at 8 pm.
Games Sunday: Babonneau Dynasty vs BBC in Micoud at 6 pm; Combined Schools vs Soufriere at the Vigie Multi-Purpose Sports Complex at 6 pm; and at 8 pm a rematch of last year’s finals with defending champions Courts Jets vs Canaries Moon River also at the Vigie Sports Complex.