A post-match scuffle marred Georgetown unit Colts’ 64-57 semi-final win over Linden unit Victory Valley Royals when the GABF Forbes Burnham Memorial Championship continued on Wednesday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
According to reports from the venue, following the conclusion of the fixture Colts’ guard Dave Causway was struck in the face by Pacesetters Jermin Hamilton, after the former allegedly threw a basketball which struck the latter off the court.
The reports further said that the issue started during the matchup after Hamilton began heckling and taunting Causway and his team from the sitting area.
Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) President Nigel Hinds in an invited comment said “Both players are suspended until further notice from GABF. The GABF has a meeting scheduled for September 6, 2015 – where the GABF executive will address the conduct of both players and make a definitive pronouncement on the issue, based on our current gathering of information related to the altercation”.
Prior to the fracas, Shelroy Thomas top scored for the winners with 22 points while Rayon Cummings chipped in with 12 points. For the loser, Orlan Glasgow netted 22 points while Lawrence DeCosta assisted with 10 points.
With the win, Colts will now oppose the winner of the second semi-final between Pacesetters and Linden unit Half Mile Bulls on Saturday. The opening fixture saw Royals taking a marginal early lead as they outscored Colts 15-14 in the first period.
They would then extend their advantage in the second stanza, netting 22 points to Colts’ 17 to go into the half time period ahead at 37-31. Royals then maintained their lead in the third stanza as they outscored Colts 15-14 to go into the final period leading 52-45.
Despite trailing by seven points, Colts would seal the comeback in the final period, netting 19 points while restricting Royals to a meagre seven points.
The winner of the tourney will walk away with $100,000, winner’s medals and the championship trophy while the second place side will pocket the respective medals and accolade along with $60,000.
The third place finisher will also receive the respective trophy, medals and $40,000. Accolades will also be awarded for the Most Valuable Player, Best Uniformed Team and Most Disciplined Team.
