The Granville Wolfpack lived another day on Sunday night when they claimed a close four-point win against Railway Tigers in Lucozade Sport Men's Basketball Championship semi final round at the Mobay Cricket Club Multi-Purpose Court.

Both teams powered out in the first quarter to boast a hefty 16-15 score line, but it was the Wolfpack who maintained a slim lead throughout the match. They won the second quarter 15-12 and the third 19-15; holding on to a eight-point lead (50-42)

But it was the Tigers outfit whom clawed their way back into the match with the final quarter proving to be a see-sawing affair – outscoring Granville 14-11 but their resurgence was a little too late allowing Wolfpack to hang on to a 61-57 victory.

Despite some accurate shooting from the Tigers (40 per cent from the field opposed to Granville’s 32, it was the turnovers and the Wolfpack’s ability to draw on their bench which was the key to the game.

It was Tammy Davis who led the way for the Tigers, snagging 14 points and clutching seven rebounds. Davis was assisted by Anthony Christie who managed a handy 13 points. Jason Blake also chipped in, making 12 points at 80 per cent from the field, while Detroy Jewery added 10 points, 11 rebounds double-double.

For the Wolfpack, it was Andre Uter's return and stand-out performance which spurred his team's survival instinct. He bagged game-high 28 points and 9 boards. Lawrence Dowman who was also absent in the first game, returned in good form, hitting 13 points and grabbing eight boards, with Phillip Morrison adding 10 pints and seven boards to Granville's tally.

Wolfpack had to make a 180 degree turnaround on their performance from last week and this this they did to level the best-of-three series at 1-1. The crucial game 3 will be played this Friday, June 26 at the same venue at 5:30pm.


By Khurt Comrie for WBA Media.