The Barbados National Domino Association Four Hand Premier League delivered one of its most shocking results of the current season, as underdog side BNECL pulled off a major upset against favored competitor Buzo Osteria Welchman Hall, securing an 83-75 victory to claim their first top-flight win.
The winning pair of Andrew ‘Bones’ Sandiford and Auville Holder anchored BNECL’s historic performance, combining for 25 total points to power their side across the finish line. Their breakthrough win marks a key milestone for the squad after a tough start to their Premier League campaign.
Across other Premier League fixtures, Peace and Love turned in a dominant display, delivering a lopsided 98-36 thrashing of 37 Family KC Joint. Cheryl ‘Sweet Pea’ Worrell and Anthony Codagon led the charge for the victors, notching 21 combined points in the rout. In a hard-fought, back-and-forth clash, Carlton and A1 Braves outlasted HIV Commission Hillside to claim a narrow 71-62 win, with Charmaine and Hamilton ‘Hammy’ Durant combining for 19 points to secure the result. French Village Piranhas failed to find their attacking rhythm, as R M Cleaners claimed a solid 76-66 victory to add three points to their league standings.
The upset and blowout results continued through the rest of the matchday: Powerade Locked and Loaded were unable to mount an effective defense against A&B Pest Control Vauxhall, who took a comfortable 77-61 win. Trident Insurance Patriots put in a clinical performance to crush the Police team by a final score of 80-56. Hindsbury pulled out a narrow win in one of the day’s tightest contests, edging out St Joseph 72-65 behind a 17-point combined effort from Charles Lovell and Anderson Daniel.
Rounding out the matchday results, Checker Hall claimed victory over Speightstown, while Eastbourne secured a win against De Clique. R L Sealed QEH cruised past Massy Spring Cottage in a low-tension matchup, and Bathsheba wrapped up the matchday with an easy 83-58 win over St Leonards.