Brampton Honey Badgers Hold Off Edmonton Stingers 87-86 in CEBL Nail-Biter
Honey Badgers survive a one-point thriller against the Edmonton Stingers Photo Credit: CEBL
The Brampton Honey Badgers needed every ounce of their collective effort to escape with an 87-86 victory over the Edmonton Stingers on June 3, 2026. In a defensive slugfest where every possession carried weight, Brampton’s ability to execute in the clutch proved to be the decisive factor in one of the tightest games of the CEBL season so far.
Tyson and East II carry Brampton’s offense
Cameron Tyson, the Seattle University standout who signed with Brampton as a free agent in April, was the standout performer of the night, dropping a game-high 27 points in 33 minutes to lead all scorers. The guard’s arrival has given the Honey Badgers a reliable perimeter weapon, and his efficiency and shot creation were on full display against Edmonton. Tyson gave Brampton a consistent offensive outlet throughout a contest where baskets were hard to come by, demonstrating the kind of scoring punch that made scouts take notice during his college days out West.
Brampton Honey Badgers 87 - 86 Edmonton Stingers · CEBL · 03/06/2026Game PTS REB AST Brampton Honey Badgers Keon Ambrose-Hylton 8 2 4 Tyrese Hunter 6 4 6 D.J. Jackson 0 0 0 Josh Omojafo 9 6 2 Cameron Tyson 27 2 3 Prince Oduro 4 2 2 Judson Martindale 0 0 0 Matthew Moncrieffe 11 16 1 Tegra Izay 0 0 0 Danilo Djuricic 0 0 0 Sean East II 22 2 7 Edmonton Stingers Taye Donald 11 4 8 Abdul Mohamed 0 1 1 Emmanuel Bandoumel 20 7 2 Aaron Rhooms 0 1 0 Mason Bourcier 0 0 0 Isaac Jack 8 10 1 Tre King 12 3 1 Mike Nuga 2 1 3 Isaih Moore 5 2 2 Scottie Lindsey 10 4 2 Stanley Davis Jr. 10 4 5 Samage Teel 8 2 2
Alongside him, Sean East II was equally influential, contributing 22 points and 7 assists in 35 minutes. The Missouri product served as the engine of Brampton’s offense, generating opportunities for teammates while remaining a scoring threat himself.
The Honey Badgers’ attack was built on the chemistry between these two guards, who combined for 49 of the team’s 87 points. When Edmonton tightened its defense and forced others into difficult situations, Tyson and East II consistently found ways to create and convert.
Moncrieffe’s rebounding dominance tips the balance
Beyond the scoring, Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe provided the kind of physical edge that often determines outcomes in close games. The forward finished with 11 points and a commanding 16 rebounds in 34 minutes, giving Brampton a significant advantage on the glass. His presence limited Edmonton’s second-chance opportunities and helped Brampton control the tempo during key stretches of the game.
Joshua Omojafo added 9 points and 6 rebounds off the Honey Badgers’ rotation, while Keon Ambrose-Hylton, the former Southern Methodist University standout, chipped in 8 points in under 19 minutes to round out a balanced, if not deep, offensive contribution from the Brampton roster.
Edmonton falls short despite Bandoumel’s effort
The Stingers were far from passive. Emmanuel Bandoumel led Edmonton with 20 points and 7 rebounds in just over 27 minutes, keeping his team in contention throughout. Taye Donald orchestrated the offense with 8 assists alongside 11 points, and Tre King, the Iowa State product, provided a spark off the bench with 12 points. Scott Lindsey, who played college ball at Northwestern, added 10 points to give Edmonton a credible scoring distribution.
However, when the game reached its final moments, Edmonton could not find the play it needed. The Stingers came up one point short, a margin that reflects how evenly matched these two sides were for the majority of the contest.
This one-point result is a reminder of what the CEBL consistently delivers: competitive, high-stakes basketball where individual execution and collective discipline separate winners from losers. Brampton improves with a hard-fought victory, while Edmonton will be left to reflect on the small details that cost them in the closing moments.
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