VG Elite Forces Winner-Take-All Game
VG Elite edged East 79–76 in overtime to even the Winston Bolus championship series at 1–1, setting up a winner-take-all finale. The match featured a late East comeback, clutch overtime play from VG Elite and big nights from both teams' leading scorers.
VG Elite held their nerve in overtime to defeat East 79–76 on Sunday, leveling the Winston Bolus Basketball Championship series at 1–1 and forcing a winner-take-all game for the title. VG Elite raced to an early lead, taking a 24–18 advantage after the opening quarter. They extended that margin to 43–36 at halftime, and the teams played to a 16–16 third quarter, leaving VG Elite with a seven-point cushion heading into the fourth.
East mounted a furious response in the fourth quarter, outscoring VG Elite 19–12 to knot the game at 71-all at the end of regulation. With the contest hanging in the balance, VG Elite stayed composed in the five-minute overtime, outscoring East 8–5 to claim the three-point win. East had at least three chances from behind the arc in the closing seconds but could not convert.
The win was powered by a balanced VG Elite attack. Telemaque led the scorers for VG with 17 points, including three triples, and dished four assists. Demron Glasgow posted a double-double with 16 points and a game-high 16 rebounds, anchoring the defensive glass. Caul each added 15 points, with Caul also recording four steals.
East’s offense was paced by Jamari Dagou, who poured in a game-high 23 points on six three-pointers. Jahmai Jones chipped in 18 points, and Demoii A. Dagou finished with 15 points and five assists. East also received a dominant rebounding performance from Shakeem Tyson, who hauled in 18 rebounds and blocked three shots.
The loss marks East’s first defeat since finishing the regular season undefeated, and it comes at the most inopportune time as the playoffs reach their climax. With the series now tied 1–1, both teams will return to the court for the decisive game to determine the Winston Bolus champion.
For BVI basketball fans, the outcome underscores the competitive balance between Tortola’s East squad and VG Elite and sets up a high-stakes finale that local supporters will not want to miss. Expect a physical, high-intensity showdown as both clubs chase the island's top basketball honours.
Reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Primary source: VINO