The RBC Royal Slam College Basketball Tournament continues its thrilling journey into its second weekend, with action-packed games scheduled at the Eastern Regional Indoor Sporting Arena in Tacarigua starting October 11. The tournament, a collaborative effort between Next Level Performance TT and the TT Schools Basketball Association, has already delivered high-octane performances and nail-biting finishes.
On October 11, the spotlight will be on two compelling matchups. At 4 pm, Presentation College (San Fernando), a dominant force from the south, will clash with St Anthony’s College from the north. This will be followed at 5 pm by an intense battle between Queen’s Royal College and St Francis College. The excitement doesn’t end there, as St Francis College will return to the court on October 12 at 4 pm to face Fatima College, a team that made a spectacular debut in the tournament on October 5 with a resounding 118-72 victory over Holy Cross College. Fatima’s dynamic duo, Idriis Martin (26 points, seven steals) and Zachary Julien (25 points, eight steals), were instrumental in their dominant performance.
The opening weekend also saw a thrilling encounter between Presentation College and St Mary’s College, where Presentation narrowly lost 94-91 despite an outstanding individual effort from Michael McCarthy, who scored 42 points and grabbed 16 rebounds.
The Royal Slam Tournament features seven competitive teams: Fatima College, Holy Cross College, Presentation College (San Fernando), Queen’s Royal College, St Anthony’s College, St Francis College, and St Mary’s College. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more exhilarating basketball action and fierce competition.