BVI defeated by DR @ ‘Battle of the Fittest’ Basketball in St Maarten
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![Melvin H. Haynes, right, who had top scored for the BVI Bayside Blazers with 22 points in their convincing win over Aruba on July 14, 2019, had an off night against the Dominican Republic as he was hardly a factor and missed many free throws. Photo: VINO](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/350x_i_IMG20190716WA0007.jpg)
![Kleon C. Penn of BVI Bayside Blazers, right, watches the game from the bench after starting the first quarter against Dominican Republic. Photo: VINO](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/350x_2_20190716_102009.jpg)
![Killven M. Samuel, right, top scored for the BVI Bayside Blazers with 21 points in a losing effort against Dominican Republic on July 15, 2019. Photo: VINO](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/350x_i_IMG20190716WA0006.jpg)
![BVI Bayside Blazers huddle for a strategy talk with Head Coach Ronald Simmons aka ‘Gola’ (with cap) after staring defeat against Dominican Republic on July 15, 2019. Player with #6 singlet is Dextroy D. Manswell. Photo: VINO](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/350x_i_IMG20190716WA0005.jpg)
![The tip off between BVI Bayside Blazers (green) and Dominican Republic at the 6th annual ‘Battle of the Fittest’ Basketball Tournament in Philipsburg, St Maarten on July 15, 2019. Photo: VINO](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/350x_i_IMG20190716WA0002.jpg)
The BVI, being officially represented by Bayside Blazers in St Maarten, surrendered 81-98 to their Dominican Republic opponents at the L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium.
Leading the fight for Bayside Blazers, in a vain effort, were Killven M. Samuel (21 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds), Deon J. Edwin (21 points, 5 rebounds) and Adrian D. Joseph (16 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds).
Melvin H. Haynes, who had top scored for the BVI Bayside Blazers with 22 points in their convincing win over Aruba on July 14, 2019, had an off night against the Dominican Republic as he was hardly a factor and missed many free throws.
The Dominican Republic were spearheaded to victory by W. Remoro, who had a game high 23 points, along with 9 rebounds and 2 assists, and L. Reyneso, who netted 16 points.
The result last night was the first defeat for BVI Bayside Blazers, who crushed Aruba 101-46 in their opening encounter on July 14, 2019.
The BVI boys will be looking to make amends to keep their hopes of a successful title defense alive when they come up against St. Eustatius (Statia) from 6:00pm today, July 16, 2019.
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