Seaba U-16: Malaysia stays perfect, routs Singapore
Teoh Yi Kang. PBA IMAGES
Malaysia kept its record flawless with a 77-56 victory over Singapore Tuesday in the 2017 Seaba Under-16 Championship at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
John Tang once again showed the way for the Malaysians with 19 points and five rebounds, while Teoh Yi Kang stuffed the stat sheets with his 15 markers, seven boards, and six assists.
Tan Chee Way also added 10 markers and three boards as Malaysia cruised to its largest win in the tournament so far.
The Malaysians started off strong and opened the game on a 23-5 tear en route to a their third straight win.
Malaysia takes a one-day break before facing Batang Gilas Pilipinas on Thursday in a potential championship decider.
Bryan Teo paced winless Singapore (0-2) with nine points in the loss.
Hiran Boateng vs Michael Olindo. PBA IMAGES
In the first game, Thailand bounced back from its debut loss and clipped Indonesia, 79-69.
Arnagorn Homthuanlom topscored the Thais with 21 points, three rebounds, and two assists, while Tanawat Preechahan chipped in 14 markers and four boards.
But it was Hiran Boateng, who anchored Thailand, pouring in 10 points, 13 boards, five assists, a steal, and a block.
After trailing by four early in the game, the Thais staged a 23-9 run to grab a 23-13 lead and never looked back.
Felix Alexander captained Indonesia with 21 points, six assists, and three rebounds, while Kristian Linduaji got 15 markers and four boards.
The scores:
First Game:
THAILAND 79 – Homthuanlom 22, Preechahan 14, Boateng 12, Chayapiwat 11, Wadman 10, Rattanawiwatpong 7, Kinnaret 2, Preechawitong 2, Buakaw 0, Iabsap 0, Kamwised 0, Srangthao 0.
INDONESIA 69 – Alexander 21, Linduaji 15, Robert 9, Bonfilio 7, Fawwaz 7, Olindo 3, Tarigan 3, Fernanda 2, Sebastian 2, Christiano 0, Hans 0, Patiara 0.
Quarters: 23-13, 44-33, 61-48, 79-69.
Second Game:
MALAYSIA 77 – Tang 19, Teoh YK 15, Tan CW 10, S. Chandaran 9, Wong 7, Tan EW 6, Khor 5, Yap 4, Lee 2, Chin 0, Teoh WH 0, Lee 0.
SINGAPORE 56 – Teo TL 9, Teo ZM 8, Li 7, Chuabio 6, Tor 5, Lacsado 5, Soh 5, Amado 4, Chin 4, Tan 2, Lim 1, Adam 0.
Quarters: 23-7, 43-26, 57-44, 77-56.
