UG, NATI to contest Tertiary Basketball Championship final

A scene from the LTI and University of Guyana encounter
A scene from the LTI and University of Guyana encounter

The University of Guyana (UG) and New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI) will battle for the coveted Tertiary Basketball Knockout Championship after semi-final wins last night at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

UG schools: Linden Technical Institute 87-52. Jushawn Bailey bagged a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Jether Harris supported with 18 points, and Leandre Abrams tallied 15 points and 13 rebounds for his double-double.

Part of the action between the University of Guyana and LTI

For the loser, Minian Vincent tallied 14 points and nine rebounds, while Jemol Semple scored eight points.

Meanwhile, NATI squeaked past the Guyana School of Agriculture 67-66. Charles Williams amassed 36 points, six rebounds, and five steals, while Qwesi Joseph supported with a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds.

For the loser, Dennis Prince registered a double-double of 35 points and 11 rebounds, while Shannon Wilson also recorded a double-double feat with 11 points and 21 rebounds.