Saudia Catering Company of Pat Gonzales beat Saudia Aviations 60-58 in 2012 JBL 2nd Conference Non-Rated Basketball Tournament at Bin Mahfouz court in Andalus District here.
It was a ding-dong battle between the two ball clubs. Zaide Lew Misal got a foul in the end game and converted the winning free throw for SACC. He top-scored with 14 points and was adjudged as the Giordano Best Player of the game while Alegre and Velasquez had 15 points apiece for Saudia Aviations.
This tournament is sponsored by Giordano Fashions (Ahmedullah), ABS-CBN — The Filipino Channel, Saudi Signs (Sam Adora), Al Haddaf Sportswear (Mohamed Bayoumi), Arab News and Wael Sports Wear (Noel).
Al Muhaidib of Robert De Guzman defeated Nissan G-TR 65-64. Nissan was ahead with one point with 7 seconds remaining in the game clock.
Muhaidib coach Pablo Viscayno called for a timeout for the final instructions. A Muhaidib inbound pass found Jay Razal in the shaded area and he converted the winning basket. Gary Padernal had 18 points for Muhaidib and was adjudged as the Saudi Sign Best Player of the game while Jason Villanueva top-scored with 18 points for Nissan G-TR.
Marriott Hotel of GM John Louie beat Viagra Naghi 69-59. Marriott Hotel stood its ground while Viagra Naghi attacked its defensive wall.
Marriott Hotel played good offense in the crucial two minutes of the game. Aris Samson top-scored with 16 points for Marriott Hotel and was adjudged as the JBL Best Player of the game while Chris Baniel had 19 points for Viagra Naghi.
Rabya defeated Laylati 91-43. Rabya was unstoppable in offense. Laylati tried hard to sustain its defense but then lost steam in the final quarter. Abacan top-scored with 17 points for Rabya and was adjudged as Wael Sports Best Player of the game while Mandawe scored 20 points for Laylati.
MODA of Ronnie Reyes and Bhoyet Tordecilla beat Jeddah Rockers 82-75. MODA showed some improvement in offense in the final quarter.
Jeddah Rockers tried to match up but MODA’s inside game was unstoppable. Errol Diola scored 23 points for MODA and was adjudged as TFC Best Player of the game while Jason Villanueva had 25 points for Jeddah Rockers.
Red Sea Pirates of Tolits Relatado beat Red Hot Guys 74-66. Red Hot Guys were in the driver seat up to third quarter.
Red Sea Pirates slowly got back in the game with their fast break plays. Red Hot Guys felt exhausted in the dying minutes and committed crucial errors.
Dorado led Red Sea Pirates with 21 points and was adjudged as Arab News Best Player of the game while Dizon top-scored with 14 points for Red Hot Guys.
