The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Fall Men’s League season tipped off in emphatic fashion with an opening-night double-header inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium.
Caesars Pharmacy the Answer laid down an early marker in the season curtain-raiser, cruising to a comprehensive 53-29 victory over The Reapers.
The Answer produced a balanced offensive display, with Eric Lambert, Napthali Smith, and Szaine Williams each registering 10 points to pace the scoring.
Darae Smith provided crucial control on the glass, pulling down a team-high eight rebounds to anchor the Answer at both ends of the floor.
The Reapers struggled to match their opponents' offensive rhythm, though Jason Gonsalves battled hard to lead their scoring with 10 points, while Kobie Reid collected seven rebounds in a losing cause.
In the nightcap, the Young Goats held their nerve in a tightly contested defensive battle, edging out Vanguard 37-33.
Dion Greene led the charge for the Young Goats with 13 points, while Jahmir Trott dominated the interior, racking up an impressive 13 rebounds to complete a commanding presence in the paint.
Vanguard were kept within striking distance throughout courtesy of a strong showing from Maxwell Lawrence III, who posted a game-high 14 points alongside eight rebounds, but the Young Goats did enough down the stretch to secure the points.
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