USA Select Women Crowned Champions as EBTM Reaches Final-Day Showdown

Day 3 of the Elite Basketball Tournament Malta 2026 produced another high‑quality evening at the Malta Basketball Association Pavilion in Ta’ Qali, with USA Select celebrating victories in both competitions. The standout moment came as USA Select Women claimed the EBTM Women’s Cup, defeating Depiro 87–58 after a commanding second‑half surge led by McDowell, Carter and Coleman. Depiro’s youngsters, including Deguara, impressed despite the defeat, while Jennings’ 22 points kept them competitive early on.

In the men’s encounter, USA Select Men extended their unbeaten run with a 90–71 win over Valletta, who showcased new signings Andrew Aquilina, Kurt Xuereb and returning forward Piotrek Mach. The game delivered fast, attacking basketball, with both sides trading baskets before USA Select pulled away through balanced scoring and depth.

With the women’s champions crowned, attention now shifts to tonight’s decisive men’s final at 17:00, where USA Select face Starlites for the 2026 title, followed by Colorado Realm vs Depiro Men at 19:00 to close the tournament.

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