The Linden Technical Institute (LTI) and the University of Guyana (UG) basketball teams have advanced to the final of the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) tournament following their victories in the semi-finals held at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue on Sunday.
In the first semi-final matchup, Linden Technical Institute displayed a dominant performance against the Guyana School of Agriculture, securing an impressive 89-38 victory.
Linden took control early in the game and maintained a commanding lead throughout both halves, highlighting their strong defense and efficient offense.
Captain Kemol Grimmond attributed their success to team confidence, solid defense, and effective offensive plays.
In the second semi-final, defending champions University of Guyana faced off against the Government Technical Institute, ultimately prevailing with a score of 60-44.
The game was closely contested in the first half, but UG managed to pull ahead and maintain their lead with consistent performance on both ends of the court.
Head Coach Warren Wilson expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for the championship game, emphasizing their competitive spirit and mental preparedness.
Having secured their spots in the final, Linden Technical Institute and University of Guyana will now prepare to face each other in what promises to be an exciting showdown.
The two teams previously met earlier in the competition, with LTI emerging victorious.
The YBG Basketball tournament final is scheduled to take place next Sunday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, where fans can expect an intense battle for the championship title.