THE University of Guyana (UG) Trojans’ disappointing run in the University Games Championship continued on Wednesday, as they lost to hosts Panama by a 72-49 score line in their second encounter of the event.Akeem Kanhai was the top scorer for the Guyanese side with 16 points. In the opening period, the Trojans took the early lead as they outshot the hosts 17-11.
However, Guyana’s lead was quickly obliterated in the second stanza as Panama outscored them 28-5 to take a 39-22 lead into the half.
Panama then increased their advantage in the third period, netting 22 points while restricting the Trojans to 13 points to enter the final quarter with a 61-35 lead. With a huge 26-point lead at their disposal, the hosts outscored in the final period 14-11.
On Tuesday, the Guyanese outfit went down to Guatemala by a 63-39 margin in their tournament opener. Emmanuel Archibald top-scored in the loss, with 16 points, while Kanhai supported with 13.
The first quarter saw Guyana take an early lead, outscoring the Guatemalans 20-10. The Guyanese then saw their lead cut in the second period, as Guatemala netted 12 points while reducing the Guyanese to nine points to go into the half, trailing 29-22.
Guatemala took the lead in the third stanza, scoring 21 points, restricting the Trojans to a meagre four points, to go into the final period ahead 43-33. They then completed the win in that final period as they outscored the Trojans 20-6.