 Te'Jour Riley IslandStats.com
A combined 200 points lit up the scoreboard across two lively encounters, with Caesars Pharmacy producing a commanding 65-40 victory over The Reapers before the Young Goats eased past Vanguard 56-39 in the nightcap.
The Answer stamped their authority early in the opener, setting the tempo through clinical ball movement and relentless paint penetration. Kieron Burgess provided the cutting edge, turning in a game-high 24 points to pace the offence.
Under the glass, Eric Lambert anchored Caesars Pharmacy's defensive effort with seven rebounds, frustrating The Reapers' interior attempts.
Miguel Perry led the resistance for The Reapers with 14 points, supported by Jacob Estis pulling down six boards, but their efforts were not enough to halt The Answer's march to another comprehensive win.
The evening concluded with another high-energy contest as the Young Goats pulled away in the second half to seal a comfortable 17-point triumph over Vanguard.
Riley was the standout performer on the floor, producing a commanding double-double display that featured 29 points and 14 rebounds. His physicality in the lane and clinical finishing around the rim proved too much for Vanguard to contain down the stretch.
Vanguard stayed in touch for long stretches behind Maxwell Lawrence III, who led their scoring with 17 points, while Troy Washington battled hard inside to secure seven rebounds.
However, the Young Goats’ superior execution in transition and defensive pressure ultimately proved decisive, ensuring they wrapped up the evening on a high.
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