Naaron Going Leads the Way as GSA VIPERS Top GULF COAST MAMBAS, 45-23 A first career Player of the Game for Naaron Going set the tone as GSA VIPERS put up a decisive margin on GULF COAST MAMBAS at the GSA SEASON OPENER in Friendswood on 2026-03-07. Going finished with 13 points to earn the honor for the first time, and Malachi Rendon gave the Vipers another big lift with 11 points, including 3 threes. It was a clear opening statement. GSA VIPERS also got 5 points apiece from Donta Jones and Kayson Soto, while 1 other scorer helped round out the total. For the Mambas, Torrey Torrey was their Player of the Game with 6 points, also the first career POG of his EKO record. Melo Melo added 5, and 4 other scorers chipped in for Gulf Coast. With the win, GSA VIPERS debuts at #1, undefeated to start the season.
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