The elites have gone down by 23 points against a more disciplined and skillful kuma sutra allstar outfit. The result is a painful end to the elites season, which saw them lose their last 2 games of the season as well as the semi final. the match started with the kuma sutra all stars having it their way as they jumped to a 14-3 lead. The game threatened to become a blowout before the elites scored 9 of the next 11 pts to get to within 4 pts (12-16). Unfortunately, this was as close as the elites got as kuma sutra all stars managed to score the next 12 pts without reply to go into half time leading 28-12. To make matters worse, DU sustain an ankle injury late in the first half and was clearly in major discomfort.

 

The 2nd half saw the kuma sutra all stars extend their lead to 24 pts and before long the sting was completely and truly out of the game. DU tried to come back onto the court but it was clear that his movement on the court was limited and wasnt able to move freely or run at all. Despite this, the elites were able to stay competitive for the rest of the half to ensure the defeat didnt get any heavier than the scoreboard had already suggested. The 23 pt margin equalled their highest losing margin of the season after losing by the same margin to DTA in ths season proper. A painful end it can be said, but once again there was a common trend as the elites simply not being able to contain the opposition when they got a run on them as they allowed the kuma sutra all stars to go on a 18-0 run which ultimately decided the match.

 

Elites elimination from the finals race also saw Clifford and Anna announce their retirements from the elites team, which is going to make next seasons a very challenging one indeed for the elites and with DU in serious doubt for the start of next season, questions are now being asked as to whether or not the elites can remain competitive.

 

FINAL SCORE: Team Elites 29 def by Kuma Sutra AllStars 52