Fuchs One Stop Shop of Gerry Refil and Jovy Abella defeated Al Ettifaq 79-54 to qualify for the semifinal in Group A in the JBL Invitational basketball tournament at Bin Mahfouz court here.

Using its patented running game, Fuchs tore apart the Al Ettifaq defense in the final quarter. Baual top-scored with 16 points for Fuchs One Stop Shop and was adjudged as the Giordano best player of the game while Ortiz scored 15 points for Al Ettifaq.

This tournament is sponsored by Giordano Fashions (Ahmedullah), ABS-CBN - The Filipino Channel, Saudi Signs (Sam Adora), Al Haddaf Sportswear (Mohamed Bayoumi) and Arab News.

Awdah of Rhey Magat beat Carrefour 94-84. Awdah played good offense in the whole game, going to the open man for a high percentage basket. Carrefour missed important shots in the crucial minutes of the game. Natividad and De Leon scored 18 points apiece for Awdah and were adjudged as the Arab News best player of the game while Gutamora had 24 points for Carrefour.

Al Mostaqbal Hospital of Jack Esquierdo defeated KAMC 62-45. Al Mostaqbal Hospital displayed good defense in the final quarter as KAMC tried hard to execute its offense but committed crucial turnovers. Pajuyo scored 16 points for Al Mostaqbal and was adjudged as the JBL best player of the game while Delmar had 20 points for KAMC.

TRCIJ of Arwin Ochavillo beat Pinoy Jeddah Group 92-83. TRCIJ went to the shaded area for their final quarter offense. Pinoy Jeddah Group tried hard on defense but TRCIJ offense was unstoppable. Melendres had 23 points for TRCIJ and was adjudged as the JBL best player of the game while Lopez top-scored with 29 points for Pinoy Jeddah Group.

Thursday, GIG Jeddah of Ernie Cabawatan defeated Team Pilipinas 93-72. GIG Jeddah’s offense was fluid the whole game as Team Pilipinas missed several baskets in the final quarter. Baniel led GIG Jeddah with 30 points and was adjudged as the Saudi Sign best player of the game while Galzote had 16 points for Team Pilipinas.

SGS-NCB Quick Pay of Don Vincent Ricalde beat Sadia 73-57. SGS – NCB continued to dominate the offense department and executed its running game well as Sadia lost steam in the final quarter. Abulencia scored 28 points for SGS – NCB Quick Pay and was adjudged as the Giordano best player of the game while Flores chipped in 13 points for Sadia.

Al Muhaidib of MJ Ramos and Pablo Viscayno defeated Mr. Foodstuff 80-79. Mr. Foodstuff tried to stop the clock in the dying seconds with a quick foul but steady free throws by Pablo Viscayno paid dividends. Viscayno top-scored with 35 points for Al Muhaidib and was adjudged as the JBL best player of the game while Suguitan and Soriano each scored 19 points for Mr. Foodstuff.