University of Guyana (UG) Trojans edged Eagles 78-77, while Colts whipped Pacesetters 93-55 when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) Under-23 League Championship continued on Wednesday at the Burnham Court at Carmichael and Middle streets.
Trojans survived a second half surge from Eagles to clinch the hard-fought result. Leading 45-33 entering the third quarter, Trojans had their lead reduced, as they were outscored 19-16 to enter the fourth period ahead at 61-52.
The Turkeyen-based unit then held on in the final stanza, as they were out-hustled 25-17. Initially, Trojans had raced ahead to a 21-17 lead at the end of the first period.
