Melanie Patriots beat Knights 63-59

Floyd Arthur

Melanie Patriots overcame the Georgetown Knights by a 63-59 score line when the Colts/Phillip George Memorial Basketball tournament continued on Wednesday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

Floyd Arthur was the principal scoring threat for the East Coast Demerara outfit, registering a game high 21 points. Meanwhile, Owan Walton led the Georgetown unit in a losing effort with 15 points.

In the opening exhibition third division match-up, Plaisance Guardians squeaked past Pepsi Sonics by a 62-59 margin.