Pacesetters Basketball Club knocked reigning North Ruimveldt Ravens off their pedestal when action continued in the Guyana Basketball Federation One Guyana Basketball League at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
Pacesetters had to rely on top marksman Nathan Saul and Sean Clarke to lead them to a comfortable 63-58 point’s victory.
It was a straight shoot-out from jump ball with Pacesetters taking the early advantage by five points 18-13 in the first quarter.
Shamar Huntley was again a revelation for his Ravens side but his game high 16 points coupled with 8 from Nikkoloi Smith, 7 from Alroy Nurse and 6 points from their skipper Dominic Vincinte proved insufficient as Pacesetters players combined to give them the victory.
Pacesetters led by 7 at the half 38-31, while they were outscored in the final two periods 10-9 and 17-16 still cruise to a five-point win 63-58 because of their early success.
Pacesetters’ Saul ended with 11 points, 12 from Sean Clarke with vital contributions also coming from Joslyn Crawford and Jaleel Duke putting up 10 points each in the win.
In the nights other clash, last year’s top league side, Stabroek Eagles put on a sound 49 points thrashing on Black Caiman as their contest ended 100-51.
It was a one-sided affair from start to finish as Eagles picked off Caimans at will and it showed in the score sheet.
The eventual winners led 23-17 before intensifying their scoring in the second quarter to be 55-27 at the half.
Eagles’ Zion Gray proved outstanding on the offensive end with a game high 24 points with Denzil Ross showing his skills set with 15.
Michael Richards also supported well with 13 points with Eagles skipper Travis Belgrave playing facilitator with his 10 points.
Eagles made it 74-39 after the third quarter before again outscoring Caiman in the final quarter 26-12 to end the clash with a whopping 49 points lead.