Trojans whipped by Panama

The University of Guyana (UG) Trojans’ disappointing run in the University Games Championship continued on Wednesday, losing to hosts Panama by a 72-49 score line in their second encounter of the event.

Akeem Kanhai was the top shot 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 would quickly be extinguished 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