Alshaya, Al-Tamayuz, Mohap and Danube are among the popular teams emerged victorious last week at the FBA basketball tournament at the Sheraton Jeddah Sports Complex here. The three-month long tourney is supported by Royal Business Club, Tony G's, Himalaya Herbals, Argo Navis-Water Purifier, Bison Energy Drink, Fruits in Ice Cream, Royal Brunei, Sky Freight Forwarders, Giordano and the PESOS group. In a thrilling game last week, Petro Rabigh beat another strong team Danube 98-90. However, Danube recovered from its first loss by defeating Faisal team in its second game, 84-73. Best scorers for Petro Rabigh were Noblejas (31 points), Elamparo (22) and Abatayo (12), while EJ (21), Silot (18) and Fuentes (12) did well for Danube. Azkals-Alshaya made its record 2-0 by handing out a 80-75 defeat to Faisal team. Veteran player Ocampo led the winner's scorers with 16 points, followed by Mendoza 14 and Naz 13, while key players Mangaya (22), Bajas (20) and Buhano (13) led the scoring for Faisal. Al-Tamayuz team beat Unidecor in a double overtime at 90-88. It was a dingdong battle and both teams were in high spirit to win the game. Instrumental for Tamayuz win were Creencia (23), Murfa (20) and Poliquit (11), while good efforts of Villanueva (35), Fuertez (13) and Buhat (12) of Unidecor still failed to stop Tamayuz. Paninos team failed to succeed in its third match by losing to a strong team Mohap in a thriller at 74-65. Best scorers for Mohap were Bajas (16), Diop (14), Herero (13), while Brinas (24), Eborda (14) and Huerto (9) led the loser's fightback. Other results: KAAUH 78 – Portuguese 23, Boquiron 16, Manila 13. Al-Zamil 57 – Ocampo 16, Mondido 11, Medrano and Digs 6. Paninos 106 – Manalili 19, Bautista 18, Huerto 17, Eborda 14 and Babawatan 12. Pantos Logistics 79 – Yanoc 23, Salem 20, Recayo 21 and Bing 9. Movenpick Jeddah Hotel 70 – Mohammad Ali 15, Ricamara 14, Basilio 13 and Diolata 8. Le Meridien. Jeddah Hotel 60 – Gulane 16, Ayeras 12, Pacurib 10, Innocencio 7 and Galimba 6. Unidecor 59 – Villanueva 13, Buhat 12 and Fuertes 11. Al-Zamil 49 – Ocampo 16, Rojero 7 and Axalan 5. Westin Jeddah Hotel 71 – Luis 17, Pordan 15 and Belgado 9. Jeddah Hilton Hotel 67 – Salazar 27, Calma 10 and Kamaldeen 9. Robert and Friends-BBSN 96 – Panlaqui 21, Santos 12, Dinio 11 and Castillo 10. OBS 72 – Burlongan 22, Sipat 16 and Bautista 8. Jeddah Hilton Hotel 60 – Salazar 24, Abbad 9, Pagunsan 7 and Kamaldeen 6. Le Meridien Jeddah Hotel 53 – Pacurib 26, Castillo 14 and Inocencio 7. Sheraton Jeddah Hotel 81 – Fakhreddin 25, Jheid 17, Sheaban and Fernandez 9. Inter-Continental Jeddah Hotel 66 – Aleta 19, Cabie and Medenilla 15 and Llanera 14. Al-Bilad Hotel 100 – Dula 31, Reyes 17, Caliwagan 12, Ocuaman and Guevarra 8. Westin Jeddah Hotel 40 – Montalba 8, Belgado and Pordan 6.
