NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team will put its unbeaten record on the line Friday night, when it takes on the Rebels in the school’s homecoming game.
The Mingoes are 4-0 after their latest win, an 83-61 victory over Heatwave.
Kevaro Russell led the way with 24 points, while Shemeco Albury added 23 as UB pulled away in the second half.
The game tips off at 8 p.m. at Loyola Hall on Gladstone Road, as UB celebrates the 10th anniversary of its charter.
First-year Head Coach Jay Philippe expects a stiff test, but says his team is prepared.
He is also hoping for a packed gymnasium as the Mingoes look to extend their perfect start.
SAC Takes Control of BAISS Girls’ Softball Finals
The St. Augustine’s College Big Red Machine opened the BAISS girls’ softball championship series with wins in both the junior and senior divisions at Freedom Farm.
The junior girls delivered the drama, with Kaylia Dean’s game-winning hit completing a late comeback for a 10-9 walk-off victory over Queen’s College.
The Comets had taken a two-run lead into the fifth, 9-7, but SAC rallied with three runs to secure the win.
The senior girls had a more comfortable outing, defeating the Comets 9-3 to take a one game lead.
SAC, the pennant winners and defending champions, now needs one more win in each series to claim the titles.
Game two in both divisions is set for Thursday at Freedom Farm.
Young Makes an Immediate Impact in Mexican League
Chavez Young is making his presence felt in Mexico, delivering highlight plays on both sides of the ball with the Jaguares de Nayarit.
On November 6th, Young hit his first home run of the LMP season, a seventh-inning shot that tied the game at six against the Tomateros de Culiacán.
Nayarit went on to win 10-7 in extra innings.
Two days later, Young made an impressive leap at the centre-field wall to rob Tomateros outfielder JP Martínez of a home run.
Later on in the game he had another diving catch to prevent an RBI and close out the inning.
Young also had a strong start to his Mexican campaign, going 3-4 at the plate in his debut on October 31st.
His early impact has made him a player to watch as the LMP season continues.
