Balling Brothers Edge Out Capitals 126-123
4/26/2026by ECBL PR

April 26th St Paul NC - The Balling Brothers survived a thriller on Sunday evening, edging the North Carolina Capitals 126–123 in overtime at St. Paul High School in one of the most intense games of the weekend.

Balling Brothers came out firing early, putting up 34 points in the first quarter to take control of the tempo. The Capitals answered in the second, scoring 32 points of their own to even things up heading into halftime. From there, the game settled into a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading momentum through the third and fourth quarters.

North Carolina showed resilience late in regulation, matching every push and forcing overtime after a tightly contested fourth quarter. But in the extra period, Balling Brothers executed just a bit better, outscoring the Capitals 13–10 in OT to secure the win.

Josh Williams led Balling Brothers with a dominant 38-point performance, attacking efficiently and carrying the scoring load throughout the night. Shakeem White added 27 points on strong shooting, while Travis Cooperdelivered a monster effort inside with 20 points and 25 rebounds, controlling the glass on both ends and playing a major role in the overtime finish.

For the Capitals, Sekou Omar Jabbiwas outstanding with 28 points and 15 rebounds, leading a balanced attack. Dyron Jones added 23 points and 11 rebounds, and Donavon Martin chipped in 21 points, helping keep North Carolina within striking distance all game long.

In a game that featured high-level shot-making, physical play in the paint, and multiple momentum swings, it ultimately came down to late-game execution. Balling Brothers made the key plays when it mattered most, closing out a statement overtime victory as both teams continue to battle for playoff positioning.