The Tribune

KEMSY Sylvestre was one assist away from a triple double for the University of the Bahamas as they took out the Fort Charlotte Defenders 83-60 in New Providence Basketball Association action at the AF Adderley Gym on Wednesday night.

In the opener, the Breezes High Flyers routed the Basden Elevator Elite 92-76 in a division II encounter.

Sylvestre dumped in 26 points to go along with 13 rebounds, nine assists and six steals on the night for the Mingoes squad that now move to 3-0 in division one of the league. The Defenders fell to 0-2.

Antwan Bevan also had a big night with 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Mingoes. Brian Jennings also putting up double figures as he scored 10.

The Defenders’ only significant lead of the match came early in the first quarter at 5:32 (10-8). The Mingoes ended the first quarter up 22-17 but then went on a 14-2 run to take the 36-19 lead at 5:45 in the second quarter.

The Mingoes would not look back after that in the game. In fact the squad led by as much as 29 points in the 4th quarter on a deep jumper from Sylvestre to go up 73-44 (7:22).

“The game plan was to figure out the shooters, we came in and we didn’t know who their shooters were so we stacked it in the paint,” Bevans said.

“We realised they had no real shooters so we kept the compact defence to dominate.”

The Mingoes also beat the Defenders in rebounds (57-45) and assists (23-14).

Bevans, who again came off the bench for the third straight game, said he had a personal goal for the night and it showed in his numbers.

“I wanted to come out and rebound the ball more,” he said. “I don’t think I was too aggressive before so I just came out and played hard.”

For the Defenders, Gregory Seymour led them with 17 points and 15 rebounds in a losing effort. Leon Rahming also contributed 12 points for the first-year team.

The Mingoes next play 9pm November 28 at the AF Adderley Gym against the JD’s Seafood Shockers.

High Flyers 92, Elite 76: Jeremy Neely canned a game high 26 points with eight rebounds, two assists and two steals to lead the defending division II champions Breezes to victory.

Shanton Pratt had 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals to help out. Dario Saunders added 15 points, seven steals and four rebounds. Brandon Stubbs and Justin Gardiner both had eight points, Dale Davis only had six points, but he pulled down 14 rebounds and Hank Davis had six points and six rebounds.

In a losing effort, Martin Conliff had 21 points and five rebounds, brothers Tario and Dario McKenzie came off the bench with 18 and 17 points respectively. Dario also had nine rebounds, four assists and three steals and Tario had six steals and five assists.

• The NPBA is scheduled to resume action with a triple header tonight.

7pm - Caro Contractors Titan vs

Breezes High Flyers

8pm - Essential Store vs

Aliv Bucket.

9pm - Commonwealth Bank

Giants vs Caro Contractors

Pirates