Freshman Kevaro Russell led UB Men's Basketball with 25 points in the 96–50 win over Customs Taxmen in the season opener Thursday at Kendal Isaacs Gym.

Russell added five rebounds and five assists in the win.

"We could've executed better on our offence," Russell said. "On the defensive end, we got a lot of stops and steals that helped us to go up on the offensive end."

Shameco Albury added 18 points and 7 steals in the win over Customs Taxmen.

" We got a lot of stops that led to fast breaks and that helped us to the scrappy win tonight," Albury said. "I'm happy with the win because we were reacting to the ball and getting in the passing lanes to lead to points and the win."

The Mingoes jumped out to a quick double digit led by Russell and Higgs with each contributing six points as they went up 15-3 and end the first quarter up 24-8.

The Mingoes never trailed in the contest that opened The Mingoes season that saw eight newcomers on the team.

The game is the season opener for The Mingoes showcase season that includes play in New Providence, Grand Bahama and internationally.

Jerehemiah Miller contributed 13 points combined with 10 rebounds in the win. Terrance Higgs added 12 for The Mingoes in the win. Alex Minus pulled down 12 rebounds to go along with 10 points.

Lorenz Carter contributed 10 points, along with 3 steals and 3 assists. Jarius Hall also put up 10 points, five steals, and five assists.

Zyle Smith scored 26 points for the Taxmen in the loss.

The Mingoes next play Crimestoppers 7 p.m. October 16 at The Kendal Isaacs Gym.