Vancouver Bandits took the lead 鈥� scoring 32 points in the first quarter 鈥� and never gave up their lead en route to a 102-95 victory over the Scarborough Shooting Stars on Friday.
Bandits forward Tyrese Samuel hit two free throws to win the game and clinch first in the West for the Bandits, which means Vancouver will host the Western Conference Semifinal.
Samuel had a 32-point and franchise-record tying 18-rebound double-double performance. Mitch Creek also played a huge role throughout the game with a 23-point game performance.
鈥淲e love each other,鈥� Samuel said of his teammates after the game. 鈥淲e hold each other accountable.鈥�
All five starters scored in double-digits. Shamar Givance (20 points) nailed a triple to give Vancouver a 7-0 start, and his triple in the third gave them a 12-point lead.
Zach Copeland鈥檚 threes in the second quarter killed any momentum Scarborough thought they had.
Duane Notice came off the bench, but hit an important triple in the fourth to make it a 11-point lead.
Bandits will host the CEBL Western Conference Semifinal on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 91原创 Events Centre at 12:30 p.m.
