The Montréal Alliance (8-12) are officially headed to the playoffs after a commanding 103-83 victory over the Brampton Honey Badgers (5-17) Friday night at Verdun Auditorium. Kevin Osawe delivered the exclamation point with a thunderous slam dunk to cap off a 26-point performance that powered the Alliance to their postseason berth.

Osawe was unstoppable, scoring a game-high 26 points on 6 rebounds while providing the interior presence the Alliance needed. His emphatic dunk punctuated a dominant team effort and sent the Verdun crowd into celebration mode.

Tavian Dunn-Martin orchestrated the offense beautifully with 22 points and 6 assists, while Quincy Guerrier contributed 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in an impressive all-around display. The veteran duo of Tavis Smith (11 points, 4 assists) and Sascha Kappos (8 points, 4 rebounds) provided steady contributions.

The Alliance overcame an early setback when co-captain Ben Stevens left the game in the second quarter with an apparent lower body injury. Stevens managed 4 points and 5 rebounds before his departure, but the team rallied around his absence with improved ball movement and defensive intensity.

The Alliance's depth proved crucial, with Nate Tshimanga contributing 8 points off the bench and Malcolm Duvivier adding 5 points and 4 rebounds.

Quinndary Weatherspoon led Brampton with 25 points and 6 assists in what was likely his final game in a Honey Badgers uniform. Koby McEwen added 19 points and 6 assists, while Wheza Panzo chipped in 14 points, but the supporting cast couldn't match the Alliance's balanced attack.

The loss officially eliminates Brampton from playoff contention, ending a challenging season that saw them struggle particularly on the road with an 0-10 record away from home.

With their playoff spot secured, the Alliance can now focus on positioning and preparation for the postseason. The transformation from early-season struggles to playoff team is complete, validating the roster moves and player development that defined their campaign.

The victory was a total team effort that showcased the depth and chemistry that makes this Alliance squad dangerous heading into the playoffs.



What's Next: The Alliance return home for two final regular season games - Monday against Calgary and Wednesday against Ottawa. Both games tip off at 7:30 PM at Verdun Auditorium, with tickets available starting at just $20.