In this week’s Lucozade Sport Men's Basketball Championship game of the round which took place last week Sunday at the Montego Bay Cricket Club Multi-Purpose court, the 5-3 Granville Wolfpack got by a battered and bruised Hopewell Vipers 60-49.

Coming off a win in round seven against the lowly Jnr. Avalanche, Granville were hoping go to join league leaders and Mid-season Champions - Central Flames first on the ladder with a win in this one - and they certainly achieved that.

In the first term, neither side could find their scoring touch. Hopewell dominated on the rebounds but trailed 14-8 at the first break.

The Wolves lead grew in the second term as they extended the score 33-25, opening up a 6-point lead at halftime.

In the third term, Vipers shot slightly better, actually outscoring their opponents 11-9 but could not make inroads on the deficit.

In the final term and on their way to an impressive victory - Granville pulled down 17 rebounds to nine and made 18 baskets while Hopewell scored 13.

For the Wolfpack, Dwayne Keene top scored with 16 points grabbing 8 rebounds, while Eric Morrison and Andre Uter added 10 points each and combined for ten rebounds.

For the Vipers, Dwight Reid was dominant with 20 points, 7 rebounds and five steals. Demar McGregor supported with 10 points and seven rebounds.


By Khurt Comrie for WBA Media.