By Tyriq Walters
February 11, 2025
The One Guyana Basketball Premier League continued on Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, with the Jets, Meadowbrook Nets, Flames, and Retrieve Raiders securing victories in their respective matches.
In the opening game, the University of Guyana Trojans dominated the first quarter against the Jets, establishing a ten-point lead.
Despite the Jets making slight gains in the second quarter, the Trojans maintained an eight-point advantage at halftime.
The Jets mounted a strong comeback in the second half, narrowing the deficit in the third quarter before securing a one-point victory in the final minutes.
The second match saw the Meadowbrook Nets take control early against the Panthers.
They established a ten-point lead in the first quarter and widened the gap by halftime.
A strong defensive effort in the third quarter limited the Panthers to just two points, allowing the Nets to extend their lead significantly.
By the final whistle, they secured their third consecutive win with a commanding margin.
The Flames continued their winning momentum in the third game of the night, overpowering the East Coast All-Stars.
They dominated the first quarter and maintained control throughout, steadily increasing their lead each quarter.
By the end of the game, they had secured a comprehensive victory with a 38-point margin.
In the final matchup, the Retrieve Raiders managed to edge out Mc Doom/Prospect Kobras in a closely contested encounter.
Despite facing challenges, the Raiders maintained their composure to secure a narrow three-point win.
The One Guyana Basketball Premier League continues this weekend, with teams looking to build on their performances.
The tournament is supported by the Government of Guyana.