The Vancouver Bandits look to improve to 3-0 at home when they host the winless Calgary Surge on Saturday.
The game begins at 7:30 p.m. CT / 10:30 p.m. ET at the Langley Events Centre, with live coverage available on CEBL+ powered by BetVictor, TSN+, and on the CEBL mobile app available for iOS and Android devices.
The Surge are coming off a 104-97 loss at the hands of the Scarborough Shooting Stars on Wednesday. Despite the loss, all five Calgary starters scored in double digits. Sean Miller-Moore led the scoring for Calgary with 20 points on 50 per cent shooting, five assists, and three rebounds.
Another bright spot in the Surge loss to the Shooting Stars was an impressive rebounding display, posting a 42-28 advantage.
Vancouver is also hungry to get back into the win column after suffering a 98-86 road loss Thursday to the Saskatchewan Rattlers. The Bandits return home where they are 2-0 so far this season.
In the loss to the Rattlers, Nick Ward and Zach Copeland combined for 49 points for the Bandits. Copeland scored 26 points, knocked down six threes, and grabbed four rebounds. Ward made his impact by scoring 23 points on 63 per cent shooting and snagging 15 rebounds.
A key matchup to look out for
Fans should keep their eyes out for the battle of exciting guards Sean Miller-Moore and Koby McEwen.
Vancouver’s McEwen is coming into the game averaging 19.0 points per game, 6.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists. As for Miller-Moore, he is currently averaging 17.5 points per game, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.
Both of these players have the ability to stretch the floor, create a shot off the dribble, and push the pace in transition.
2023 Season Series
The teams faced off against each other four times in the 2023 CEBL season. The Bandits won the first two regular season matchups before the Surge claimed the last regular season game and posted a 77-75 win over Vancouver in the Conference Final at 2023 Championship Weekend.
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