Published On:Saturday, March 20, 2010

BASKETBALL

CIBC DEFEATED

TRIBUNE

* IN a showdown on Thursday night t the CI Gibson Gymnasium, First Caribbean International Bank defeated The Tribune's All-Stars as a part of the New Providence Women's Basketball Association's exhibition series.

In a come-from-behind effort, FCIB got four points apeice from Jamaal Mortimer and Randy Symonette as they rebounded from a 53-42 deficit at the end of the third to secure a 65-61 decision.

Mortimer finished with a game high 17 points, while Kipial Johnson had 13, Symonette ended up 11 and Ichiro Rahming and coach Mario Bowleg chipped in with six and five respectively.

The Tribune, coached by Brent Stubbs, got 16 from photographer Felipe Major, 15 from Kenny Dean, 14 from Greg Rolle and eight from Terran Dean.

FCIB opened a 19-16 lead after the first quarter, but The Tribune took a 35-28 margin at the half.

The exhibition series between the two teams will continue during and after the conclusion of the NPWBA's postseason.

BASKETBALL

NPWBA

POSTSEASON

* THE New Providence Women's Basketball Association will begin its best-of-three playoffs tonight at the DW Davis Gymnasium.

In the opening match at 7 p.m., the Bommer G Angels will take on the College of the Bahamas Lady Caribs and in the future contest, the Johnson's Lady Truckers will meet the Cheetahs.

During the regular season, the Angels posted a 12-2 win-loss record to win the pennant. They were followed closely by the defending champions Truckers at 12-3.

The Cheetahs ended up third at 10-5 and the Lady Caribs rounded out the top four at 6-9.

TENNIS

ANTONAS IS CHAIRMAN

* IN his return to the Professional Tennis Registry's Annual

International Tennis Teaching Symposium, held on Hilton Head South Carolina, John Antonas was elected as chairman opf the Master Pro Committee for the next three years.

The PTR is the largest international teaching organisation in the world with nearly 14,000 certified members in 123 Countries.

Several years ago, Antonas became the first Bahamian to receive a Master Pro rating. At the moment there are 31 Master Professionals.

As a part of the symposium, a tournament was held with Antonas successfully defending his title in the 55-and-over category. He defeated John Callen in the finals in three tough sets.