Singapore U21 beats Pilipinas U20 109-70 (39872)Pilipinas did not stand a chance as they played against older and more experienced counterparts. Singapore opened the game with 4 points but the U20 team responded with their first point from a free throw by Rosauro Tenmatay
(38956753). Our team was able to keep the score close at 18-15, but Singapore ended the quarter with a 6-0 run. From there, it went downhill. Shooting guard Clark Lloyd
(38955973) and SF Tenmatay were limited to 27 minutes and 31 minutes, respectively due to foul trouble, while backup SF Rovie Natividad
(39709656) was injured in the third quarter.
On the bright side, the scrimmage allowed our youngsters to gain experience and they never let up despite their opponent’s lead. The players with U21 experience led the way for the others. Engelbert Nisperos
(38956653) is the scoring leader with 19 points together with 4 rebounds and 2 blocks while Boanerjes Mabilangan
(39148769) was solid providing 10 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.
In the Asian U21 Tournament, China won their 11th championship by beating Taiwan 105-90
(39870).