The 2015 Gambia Basketball league started over the weekend with Brikama pulling waves by shaming defending champions YMCA 56-47 in a thrilling opener at the Independence Stadium.
The boys from Brikama controlled the game at the onset leading 15-5 in the first quarter.
YMCA replied with intensity in the second quarter but Brikama maintained their composure and went to the break with a solid 39-15 lead.
The champions’ focus continue to plummet in the third quarter allowing Brikama to extend their lead to 44-27
YMCA, however, started a formidable comeback to gradually cut the lead but Brikama’s playmaker Modou Sanneh and teammates refused to relent and finally won the encounter 56-47 points.
Earlier though YMCA girls had no such trouble in living up to their billing by walking-over Kotu’s girls 55-7 points in a one sided game.
Fixtures:
Thursday 9th. April
Venue – Stadium
Old Schools vs SereKunda East
Friday, 10th April
Venue: Banjul
Late Babou Sowe vs GAF- Girls 5PM
Banjul vs Late Babou Sowe – Boys , 7PM
Venue: Stadium
Manjai vs GAF – Girls -5PM
YMCA vs SereKunda West -Boys –7PM
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