Edmonton Stingers Continue Unbeaten Road Record with Victory over Vancouver BanditsEdmonton Stingers Continue Unbeaten Road Record with Victory over Vancouver Bandits On June 30, the top two teams in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, the Edmonton Stingers and Vancouver Bandits, faced off at the Langley Events Centre. The Stingers entered the game with a spotless 5-0 away record, while the Bandits boasted an immaculate 6-0 home record. Despite the Bandits celebrating their Filipino Heritage Game in front of a sold-out crowd, it was the Stingers who emerged victorious with a 107-88 victory. The win brings both teams to an identical record of 8-3. In the absence of injured stars Jamal Reynolds and Kadre Gray, it was Nick Ward who led the Bandits with 29 points, 20 of which came in the first half. Zach Copeland contributed 17 points and Tazé Moore scored 15, adding seven rebounds and seven assists. However, the Bandits struggled with discipline, committing 29 fouls compared to Edmonton’s 23. They were also assessed four technical fouls, leading to the ejection of Moore and Ward. The Stingers capitalized on Vancouver’s mistakes, converting 31 free throws to the Bandits’ 20. The Stingers’ victory continues their dominance on the road, while the Bandits’ loss snaps their perfect home record. The Bandits will have a chance to bounce back on Canada Day when they host the Niagara River Lions at the Langley Events Centre at 5:00 PM. The game will feature the debut of special edition jerseys honoring Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. Proceeds from jersey sales will benefit cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation.
The Edmonton Stingers came to the Langley Events Centre with a perfect 5-0 away record, as the Vancouver Bandits looked to extend their impeccable 6-0 home record when the top two teams in the Canadian Elite Basketball League faced off on Saturday, June 30.
Ultimately, it was the visitors who continued their winning streak away from home with a 107-88 victory in front of a sold-out stadium of 4,538 fans as the Bandits celebrated their Filipino Heritage Game.
The result is that both teams now have an identical score of 8-3.
Vancouver coach and general manager Kyle Julius described it as the “Vancouver Bandits beating the Vancouver Bandits.”
“We missed a lot of good looks. I thought the first half was one of the most open three-pointers we’ve had this year, honestly. We just didn’t make it,” Julius said.
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The Bandits trailed by nine points in the second half and cut the deficit to three points with a 5-0 run early in the third, but Edmonton responded with a 13-0 run.
For the Bandits, Nick Ward finished 29-20, including in the first half — while Zach Copeland had 17 and Tazé Moore scored 15, along with seven rebounds and seven assists.
Unfortunately for the Bandits, Moore was ejected late in the third quarter for a foul, while Ward was ejected for his second technical foul just before Target Score Time.
As a team, Vancouver was assessed four technical fouls and 29 total fouls, compared to 23 fouls for Edmonton.
The Stingers also had 31 free throws, compared to 20 for the Bandits.
Vancouver returns to action on Canada Day as it hosts the Niagara River Lions at the Langley Events Centre.
Game time on Monday is 5:00 PM
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The Bandits will be wearing a special edition jersey featuring iconic imagery of Canadian hero Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. Proceeds from the sale of each jersey will be donated to the Terry Fox Foundation in support of cancer research across Canada. The jersey is available in both adult and youth sizes for pre-order via this link , while a limited selection of replica jerseys will be available for purchase at the Bandits’ Canada Day game.
