The memorable run for the Fraser Valley Bandits ended with a sting on Sunday morning.
The Edmonton Stingers controlled the majority of the game and took down the Bandits 90-73 in the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s Summer Series championship game in St. Catharines, Ont.
The Bandits had no answer for Stingers guard Xavier Moon, who had 31 points, five rebounds and two assists. Moon was named the game’s most valuable player for his efforts. Fraser Valley also struggled to contain Edmonton’s size, as the Bandits were out rebounded 43-31 and had problems with Travis Daniels (14 points and eight rebounds) and Brody Clarke (14 points and three rebounds).
What’s up Edmonton?
Say hello to your @CEBLeague CHAMPS!#FeelTheBuzz #OurGame ðŸðŸ€ pic.twitter.com/YecYfNef9q— Edmonton Stingers (@ED_Stingers) August 9, 2020
Fraser Valley’s signature defence also dried up, as the Stingers shot 51 per cent from the field and were able to score in the paint.
The Bandits did no favours for themselves offensively, as they shot just 35 per cent from the field. Junior Cadougan led the way with 13 points and five assists. Abbotsford’s Marek Klassen added 11 points, four rebounds and three assists.
The @ED_Stingers are UNSTOPPABLE. ðŸ‘ðŸ‘
They are bringing home the 2020 @CEBLeague championship ðŸ†.#OurGame pic.twitter.com/FiXQhO1QBe
— CEBL (@CEBLeague) August 9, 2020
Fraser Valley was the lone team to defeat Edmonton, when they took them down 113-100 in both team’s opening game. Edmonton followed that up with eight straight wins to take the Summer Series crown.
Read Thursday’s print edition of The News for more.
2020 was something special with the league's best fans.
Here's to the realest. We'll see you in 2021. All love for the fox fam. 💙🦊#YearOfTheBandit x #OurGame pic.twitter.com/SdI7w5gjPB
— Fraser Valley Bandits (@FV_Bandits) August 9, 2020
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