Vancouver Bandits clinched first in the CEBL Western Conference with a thrilling win and will host their semifinal on Saturday at Langley Events Centre.
Season Turnaround Defines Victory
A dominant start sets tone
In a pivotal showdown at the Langley Events Centre, the Vancouver Bandits established their dominance early—scoring 32 first-quarter points—and never trailed in a 102–95 win over the Scarborough Shooting Stars. The victory secured their place at the top of the CEBL Western Conference.
Franchise Standouts Lead the Charge
Record-setting performance Tyrese Samuel was instrumental, delivering a franchise-record tying 18 rebounds alongside 32 points—a standout double-double. Mitch Creek added 23 points, playing a critical supporting role throughout the contest.
Balanced Attack Shores Up Play
Teamwide contributions The Bandits received double-digit scoring from all five starters. Shamar Givance ignited the offense early with a 7–0 start and delivered another key three-pointer in the third quarter. Zach Copeland’s shooting in the second thwarted Scarborough’s attempts to rally, and a clutch fourth-quarter triple from Duane Notice helped widen their margin.
Semifinal Stakes Set at LEC
When and where the action continues With the top seed secured, Vancouver will host the Western Conference Semifinal at Langley Events Centre on Saturday, August 16 at 12:30 p.m. This home-court advantage underscores the significance of their regular-season success.
Shared Accountability Fuels Success
Team mindset behind the win Reflecting on the tightly-knit effort, Samuel emphasized mutual responsibility: “We love each other. We hold each other accountable.” This team-first mentality has propelled the Bandits toward the postseason spotlight.
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