Tavian Dunn-Martin Leads Saskatoon Mamba Past Scarborough in a Thrilling CEBL Showdown
Tavian Dunn-Martin Leads Saskatoon Mamba Past Scarborough Photo Credit : CEBL
The Saskatoon Mamba survived a serious scare on May 31, 2026, holding off the Scarborough Shooting Stars Stars 90-88 in one of the most competitive games of the CEBL season so far. It was a wire-to-wire battle that came down to the final possessions, with just two points separating the two sides at the final buzzer.
Dunn-Martin rises to the occasion
Tavian Dunn-Martin was the clear standout for Saskatoon, finishing with 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists in 31 minutes of action. His ability to contribute on both ends of the floor and make key plays in the closing stages proved decisive for the Mamba. When the game was on the line, Dunn-Martin delivered.
He wasn’t alone, however. Jaden Bediako posted an impressive double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds in just 26 minutes, providing a powerful interior presence throughout the contest. Tevian Jones matched Bediako’s 18-point output while adding 6 rebounds in 25 minutes, and Jamir Chaplin chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds across 30 minutes. Saskatoon’s depth and balance ultimately made the difference in a game that could have gone either way.
Saskatoon Mamba 90 - 88 Scarborough Shooting Stars · CEBL · 31/05/2026Game PTS REB AST Saskatoon Mamba Jamir Chaplin 14 6 0 Jamal Fuller 8 4 2 Tevian Jones 18 6 2 Trey Townsend 2 5 1 D'Andre Bernard 0 0 0 Karim Mane 0 0 0 Tavian Dunn-Martin 23 8 3 Mohamed Mahadhi 0 3 8 Jaden Bediako 18 10 1 Easton Thimm 7 5 0 Scarborough Shooting Stars Aamir Simms 8 9 0 Frank Mitchell 21 10 3 Javan Johnson 18 4 5 Trey Thomas 7 3 1 Simeon Jeffers 0 0 0 Kellen Tynes 6 4 6 Phoenyx Wyse 2 6 1 Myles Powell 16 2 3 Charles Bediako 10 7 0 Kyle Duke 0 0 0
Scarborough pushes Saskatoon to the limit
The Shooting Stars refused to make it easy. Frank Mitchell was a force on both ends, recording 21 points and 10 rebounds in just 25 minutes to anchor Scarborough’s effort. Javan Johnson orchestrated the offense with 18 points and 5 assists over 36 minutes, keeping the Shooting Stars in contention deep into the fourth quarter. Myles Powell added 16 points off his own in 26 minutes, giving Scarborough three genuine threats that Saskatoon’s defense had to account for all night.
Despite the collective effort from their key contributors, the Shooting Stars came up just short. The two-point margin tells the story of a game that was never truly decided until the final seconds, with both teams trading blows throughout and neither able to pull away comfortably.
A statement win for the Mamba
For Saskatoon, this result carries real weight. Grinding out a victory against a competitive Scarborough squad, especially in such a tight contest, demonstrates the Mamba’s ability to perform under pressure. Dunn-Martin’s leadership role was on full display, and the contributions from Bediako, Jones, and Chaplin suggest this is a team with genuine depth heading deeper into the CEBL season.
The Shooting Stars, meanwhile, will feel this one. They had the pieces to win and pushed Saskatoon to the very edge — but ultimately, the Mamba held on for a memorable two-point triumph.
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