Vancouver Bandits final road game of the season was a defeat that did not dislodge the team from the top of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) western conference.
Montreal Alliance defeated the Bandits 87-82 on Tuesday night, a game where three Bandits recorded their highest point totals of the season, including a season-high 25 points from Shamar Givance.
Along with his 25 points, Givance also added eight rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes of action.
“He was the definition of a warrior tonight,” said Bandits head coach Ransford Brempong.
“He picked up 94 feet and he went over every screen. It’s commendable. That’s why we brought Shamar here for the effort he gives,” said Brempong.
Stephen Zimmerman in just his second game with Vancouver recorded 13 points and six rebounds.
Jarrell Eddie scored a season-high 17 points and notched his first double-double of the season with 10 rebounds, five assists and three blocks.
“Certain guys were thrust into positions they’re not normally in and that’s growth,” said Brempong.
Bandits recorded seven blocks and six steals, while the Alliance recorded four blocks and six steals.
Tyrese Samuel recorded 16 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. He played just 22 minutes after picking up two early fouls in the first quarter. No Canadian player has scored more points than Tyrese Samuel’s 358 points this season.
It was a close game for all four quarters. The largest lead of the game was eight, which belonged to Montreal.
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Bandits final game of the regular season will see them host the Winnipeg Sea Bears at the Langley Events Centre on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 12:30 p.m.
Bandits (14-9) remain atop of the western conference while the Sea Bears (13-10) are in second place.