Vancouver Bandits lose to Montreal Alliance, remain CEBL West leaders

The Vancouver Bandits played their final road game of the season on July 28, 2026, falling 87-82 to the Montreal Alliance. Shamar Givance posted a season‑high 25 points with eight rebounds and five assists, while Stephen Zimmerman added 13 points and six rebounds in his second outing for Vancouver. Jarrell Eddie recorded a season‑best 17 points and his first double‑double of the year (10 rebounds, five assists, three blocks). Coach Ransford Brempong praised Givance’s effort, calling him “the definition of a warrior.”

Despite the loss, the Bandits (14‑9) kept the top spot in the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s western conference, with the Winnipeg Sea Bears (13‑10) remaining second. Vancouver will host the Sea Bears at the Langley Events Centre on August 2 for the regular‑season finale.