MONTREAL (Interstat) — The Edmonton Stingers visit the Montreal Alliance on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Verdun Auditorium in a matchup of two Canadian Elite Basketball League teams desperate to climb out of the standings’ cellar.

Edmonton (4-7) is coming off a heartbreaking 87-86 loss Wednesday at Hamilton. The Stingers have dropped two straight and four of their last five. Montreal (4-8) has lost three consecutive games, most recently falling 90-79 at home to Ottawa on May 31.

Edmonton forward Emmanuel Bandoumel has been the team’s most consistent performer. In the loss to Hamilton, Bandoumel logged 27 minutes and posted 20 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one block. Over his last seven games, the small forward has scored in double figures three times, including a 13-point, five-rebound, five-assist effort in a 101-99 loss to Niagara on May 24. Bandoumel also grabbed 10 rebounds against Fraser Valley on May 16.

Guard Javon Freeman-Liberty leads Montreal’s attack. He scored 25 points with four rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes against Ottawa. Freeman-Liberty has been prolific this season, tallying 32 points, nine rebounds and three assists in a 96-87 win at Ottawa on May 23, and 31 points in an 87-91 loss to Scarborough on May 15. The point guard also dished 11 assists against Niagara on May 26.

In Edmonton’s most recent game, guard Taye Donald contributed 11 points, four rebounds and eight assists in 22 minutes, while center Isaac Jack added eight points and 10 rebounds. For Montreal against Ottawa, forward Quincy Guerrier scored 17 points with four rebounds, and guard Trent Johnson added eight points.

The Stingers have struggled on the road, going 1-4 away from home this season, with the lone victory coming May 31 at Calgary. Montreal is 2-4 at Verdun Auditorium.

The teams will meet again June 17 in Edmonton.