Cayman Islands — Bermuda: 59:101, North America Cup

Bermuda defeated the Cayman Islands 101:59 in the North America Cup on Saturday evening. The hosts had started the tournament as leaders, sitting top of the table with five points after three games. The visitors arrived second on four points from two matches.

The result shifts the balance in the group. Bermuda now moves into sole possession of first place with six points from three games, while the Cayman Islands drop to second with five. One more game separates the two sides before the knockout stages.

The visitors have been involved in rapid-fire matches of late. On September 23 they played the Cayman Islands twice in one day, losing 115:113 before winning 149:143. They added a narrow 83:82 victory over the Bahamas on Sunday.

The hosts had opened their campaign with a 215:84 rout of the Bahamas three days earlier. Their record of two wins from three games had suggested promise before this evening's performance.

Bermuda now top the group with a one-point lead. The Cayman Islands have one game remaining and cannot afford another slip if they want to keep pace.