BVI Basketball Association Summer League

EAST Stuns RUN IT UP with Late Surge to Complete Weekend Sweep, 64-58

ROAD TOWN, Virgin Islands — EAST closed out a perfect weekend in dramatic fashion Sunday night, rallying late to defeat RUN IT UP 64-58 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex and improve to 3-0 on the season.

After a tightly contested three quarters, EAST trailed by a narrow margin before exploding in the fourth quarter, outscoring RUN IT UP 24-12 to complete the comeback victory.

Jason Rhymer led EAST with 17 points, three rebounds, and one assist, while Shakeem Tyson delivered a dominant two-way performance with 15 points, eight rebounds, and five blocks. Cedric King added 11 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and three steals in a strong all-around effort. Khoi S. contributed eight points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and three steals, and Romain Minott finished with 11 points.

EAST’s defensive presence proved decisive down the stretch, highlighted by Tyson’s rim protection and King’s control of the boards as EAST tightened the game in the final minutes.

RUN IT UP was led by Kymal Panchoo, who scored 17 points and added four rebounds. Jamal S. also finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, and two steals, while Akeem T. chipped in seven points, three assists, and two rebounds. Ashield Frett contributed five points, five rebounds, two assists, and four steals, and Dellon Bernard added five rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in a defensive effort.

Despite strong individual performances and a 20-assist team effort, RUN IT UP was unable to hold off EAST’s late-game push and dropped to 2-1 on the season.