GIE Maile Matrix celebrate the title 4th Copa United Cup title - Jan 25, 2018
FINAL
GIE Maile Matrix - GUG 85-80 GIE Maile Matrix repeated as Liga United Cup champions. They knocked down GUG in the title game. Langston Nolley notched 22 points to lead the American team. GIE eked out a 22:20 lead ten minutes into the game. GUG erased the deficit in the second stanza. The Dominican side pulled ahead for a 37:35 halftime advantage. But GIE quickly bounced back. They went on a 26:13 rally in the third term to spur ahead. The Matrix followed with a strong 27:15 surge in the final period to ice the victory. Marquin Chandler was the hot man early scoring 10 points in the first quarter before getting into foul trouble. He finished the game with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Jermaine Barnes continued to rack up double-doubles with 14 points and 12 rebounds in the win. More importantly his defense on GUG star Iriel Lopez was the story of the contest. Adrick Rodriguez added 14 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.
1. GIE Maile Matrix 2. Atlanta Legends 3. GUG 4. CDP 5. Cupes 6. HAB Caicos Sonics
Group A: GIE Maile Matrix, HAB Sonics, Cupes Group B: CDP, GUG, Atlanta Legends