The Scarborough Shooting Stars defeated the Brampton Honey Badgers 82-69 on June 28, 2026 [1].
The victory solidifies Scarborough's position at the top of the Canadian Elite Basketball League standings while complicating Brampton's efforts to secure a playoff berth.
The game took place at 8 p.m. ET [2] at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, also known as the CAA Centre [1, 2]. The Shooting Stars entered the matchup as underdogs with betting odds of +135, while the Honey Badgers were favored at -188 [2].
Despite the odds, Scarborough controlled the contest to improve their regular-season record to 11-2 [1]. The win also preserved their undefeated streak at home, bringing their record at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre to 6-0 [1].
A standout performance by Frank Mitchell highlighted the victory. Mitchell recorded 22 rebounds during the game, establishing a new CEBL record [1].
Brampton traveled to the venue seeking a win to stabilize their postseason hopes. However, the Shooting Stars' defensive pressure and rebounding dominance prevented the Honey Badgers from mounting a successful comeback, leaving the Brampton squad to search for other ways to guarantee their spot in the playoffs [2].
“The Shooting Stars improved their regular-season record to 11-2.”
The Shooting Stars' ability to maintain an undefeated home record while securing a league-leading 11-2 standing suggests they are the primary contenders for the championship. Meanwhile, the Honey Badgers' loss to a team they were favored to beat indicates a struggle for consistency that could jeopardize their playoff security.
