JEDDAH, 8 August 2003 — Tropang Panis’ big win in the last seven seconds came off an assist by Cherry Semilla to Alijandro Sim, who scored the winning basket against Delta Water Boys, who were superior in scoring, rebounding and was leading almost the entire game. Tropang Panis withstood all the challenge and escaped with a one point win in the 1st ICBA Basketball Tournament held at Industrial City Basketball Complex Phase 3, Jeddah, KSA.
Earlier, Mahmood Saeed Laminates won by default against Tetra Pak Company, who showed up with only three players. BRC Industries drubbed SCMC Company (70-55) elevating the morale of assistant coach Dennis Curioso.
In Thursday game, Al Ghomri For Sports showed its full potential as the triumvirate of Donald Dolloso, Navarro and Buenaventura proved to be the fighting force that overcame a late rally by Saudi Precast Company sparked by the combined effort of Unida and Marlon Francisco to prevail (57-48).
Red Sea Palace Hotel won over King Abdul Aziz Hospital (74-69) with only eight players playing. Point Guard John Pavilando rotated his boys to sustain the running and fast break game of Mohammad Teddy Jamahali and King Halud. With center Ali Bandaying out of the game in the second half after five fouls, it was a little easier for the Red Sea Palace quintet to collar rebounds denying the KAAH boys any chance for an offensive thrust. It was a shining moment for Pinlac who score 21 big points for his team.
Saudi Pipe System Company accelerated to high gear, with four players scoring in double figures, and cruised to victory against the Grain Silos Mills (64-58). Sarmiento and the Serrano Brothers were deadly in all departments, but veteran Rudy Tabligan and newcomer Oraa masterly coasted the fast break and running game of the team.
This basketball event is sponsored by, Mahmoud Saeed Collective Company.
