VUT vs. TUKS (men) - 2009-03-21

Final game for the day and already the Grace Bible Church courts injury count is up to three for the day with a game to go. The game started slowly and VUT was using their big guys as well as the openings in the middle of the key. Only three minutes had passed and spectators had already determined the winner of the game.

VUT's defense is a work of art and TUKS was failing on offense and fouling endlessly on defense. Due to some bad calls from the refs the TUKS players lost their cool and were getting frustrated- They started shouting at each other. End of 1st quarter 26-8 to VUT.

VUT were going to their big man down low and they were getting easy baskets to take the game away from a TUKS team that looked disjointed.

Another injury! Benny Ramakau, the PG and a vital player for TUKS slipped and broke his knee and his patella torn in two. After the injury, and the fact that they were getting hammered by VUT, TUKS were helpless and couldn't stop the onslaught. In the end, it was a very one sided game and VUT romped to victory. Final score: VUT 76 - 36 TUKS

Game notes: All the players unanimously agreed that the courts were hazardous.
It's a pity that Benny will not be able to play in the USSA institutional tournament because of the injury. The GBL has been well run this year exceeding people's expectations but one would at least expect first aid at the games because of the nature of basketball.
The Grace Bible Church courts now sit with 4 injuries at the end of the afternoons games.

Article written by Victor Shakineza






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