# Vancouver Bandits advance to Western finals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vancouver-bandits-vs-saskatoon-mamba-dominance > Updated: 2026-08-07T22:00:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 11. After clinching the Western Conference title on August 2, the Bandits kept the momentum alive with a 114‑90 victory over the Winnipeg Sea Bears on August 3, a game that also confirmed Stephen Zimmerman’s addition to the roster. Interim head coach Ransford Brempong, who had taken over in early July following Kyle Julius’s departure, guided the team through a turbulent stretch that included a 92‑84 loss to the Calgary Surge on July 6, a 92‑85 win at Saskatoon on July 8, and a 95‑80 defeat to Calgary on July 11. The squad rebounded dramatically on July 18, erasing a 22‑point deficit to beat Montreal 93‑92 and securing a seventh straight playoff berth, tying for first in the West at 12‑7. The semifinal on August 7 saw Vancouver defeat the Edmonton Stingers 92‑83 at the Envision Financial Court, with Mychal Mulder’s late three‑pointer and strong performances from Shamar Givance, Mitch Creek and Tyrese Samuel propelling the Bandits into the Western Conference final. ## Claims - The Vancouver Bandits defeated the Winnipeg Sea Bears 114-90. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game was delayed from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. due to unspecified travel disruptions. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mitch Creek became the Vancouver Bandits’ all‑time leading scorer with 801 CEBL career points. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Bandits will play a Western Conference semifinal against Edmonton on Thursday in Langley. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Bandits signed Stephen Zimmerman for the remainder of the 2026 CEBL season. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Stephen Zimmerman is a 7‑foot centre who was selected 41st overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2016 NBA Draft. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Stephen Zimmerman is the first NBA draft selection to sign with the Vancouver Bandits. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The game had a sold‑out crowd. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Vancouver Bandits Reach Western Finals in CEBL Playoffs Vancouver Bandits beat Edmonton Stingers 92‑83 in the CEBL Western semifinal, advancing to the western finals; GM Kyle Julius returned to coaching, and Mychal Mulder hit the game‑winning three‑pointer. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-reach-western-finals-in-cebl-playoffs ### 2026-08-03: Vancouver Bandits beat Winnipeg Sea Bears and add former NBA draft pick Stephen Zimmerman The Vancouver Bandits beat the Winnipeg Sea Bears 114‑90, Mitch Creek set the team scoring record at 801 points, and the club signed former NBA draftee Stephen Zimmerman for the rest of the CEBL season. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-beat-winnipeg-sea-bears-and-add-former-nba-draft-pick-stephen-zimmerman ### 2026-07-29: Vancouver Bandits lose to Montreal Alliance, remain CEBL West leaders The Vancouver Bandits were beaten 87-82 by the Montreal Alliance in their last road game but stayed atop the CEBL western conference ahead of a home finale against the Winnipeg Sea Bears. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-lose-to-montreal-alliance-remain-cebl-west-leaders ### 2026-07-18: Vancouver Bandits rally to defeat Montreal Alliance in historic comeback Vancouver Bandits erased a 22‑point deficit to beat Montreal 93‑92, clinching a playoff spot and tying for the Western Conference lead. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-clinch-playoff-spot-with-historic-comeback ### 2026-07-11: Vancouver Bandits fall to Calgary Surge 95-80 in CEBL showdown Vancouver Bandits lost 95-80 to Calgary Surge in Calgary; Tevin Brown had 21 points, Dominic Parolin 17. Missing players include Miller Kopp (NBA Summer League) and Mitch Creek (Australia). Next game vs. Edmond 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-fall-95-80-to-calgary-surge-in-cebl-showdown ### 2026-07-08: Vancouver Bandits end two-game skid with 92-85 victory over Saskatoon On July 8, 2026 the Vancouver Bandits snapped a two‑game skid with a 92‑85 win over the Saskatoon Mamba; Tevin Brown scored 28 points and Jarkel Joiner hit the game‑winner. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-end-two-game-skid-with-92-85-victory-over-saskatoon ### 2026-07-06: Vancouver Bandits Lose to Calgary Surge in CEBL Western Conference Game Vancouver Bandits fell 92‑84 to Calgary Surge in their first game under interim coach Rans Brempong, dropping to 9‑6 and second in the CEBL Western Conference. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-lose-to-calgary-surge-in-cebl-western-conference-game ### 2026-06-28: Vancouver Bandits defeat Winnipeg Sea Bears to retake Western Conference lead Vancouver Bandits beat Winnipeg Sea Bears 94‑88, reclaiming the CEBL Western Conference lead (9‑4) after avenging a prior loss; Jarkel Joiner scored 34 points. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-defeat-winnipeg-sea-bears-to-retake-western-conference-lead ### 2026-06-14: Vancouver Bandits beat Ottawa BlackJacks 104-95 to lead CEBL Western Conference Vancouver Bandits beat Ottawa BlackJacks 104‑95 on June 14, 2026, moving to 7‑2 atop the CEBL Western Conference; Jarkel Joiner set a franchise record with 37 points. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-beat-ottawa-blackjacks-104-95-to-top-cebl-western-conference ### 2026-06-07: Vancouver Bandits dominate Saskatoon Mamba in first pro basketball game at Kelowna HOOPFEST Vancouver Bandits beat Saskatoon Mamba 105-85 in Kelowna's first pro basketball game, part of HOOPFEST; Joiner 23 pts, Samuel 22, Sheppard career‑high 10; Bandits improve to 6‑2, next game vs Ottawa BlackJacks. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-dominate-saskatoon-mamba-in-first-pro-basketball-game-at-kelowna-hoopfest ### 2026-05-15: Vancouver Bandits crush Saskatoon Mamba 124-95 in CEBL season opener Vancouver Bandits rout Saskatoon Mamba 124‑95 in CEBL opener, Jaelen House scores 33 points and 10 assists. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vancouver-bandits-crush-saskatoon-mamba-124-95-in-cebl-season-opener --- Cite as: Vancouver Bandits advance to Western finals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vancouver-bandits-vs-saskatoon-mamba-dominance