68 here at the Bin Mafouz basketball court here recently. STC's man-to-man defense in the fourth quarter helped halt ALJ offense. Sonny Sorreta had 19 points for the winning side and was adjudged the Giordano Player of the Game, while Montano Dela Cruz top-scored with 19 points for ALJ. The tournament is sponsored by Giordano Fashions, ABS-CBN - The Filipino Channel, Al-Haddaf Sports Wear, Wael Sports Wear and Saudi Signs. Marhaba defeated Leylati 63-47. Leylati tried to control Marhaba's ball handlers in the final quarter, but it lost steam by the end of the game. Plata scored 14 points for Marhaba and was adjudged the JBL Player of the Game, while Chavez had 10 points for Leylati. Nissan Infinity edged MODA 48-47. Nissan coach Francis Gallego played his line-up wisely. MODA almost won the game, but Nissan showed its heart in the dying seconds of the game. Ydia top scored with 14 points for Nissan and was adjudged the Al-Haddaf Player of the Game, while Tanjoco scored 16 points for MODA. In matches played on Thursday ALJ CPD escaped Jeddah Eagles offense with a 72-66 win. Jams Josue led ALJ with 16 points and was adjudged the JBL Player of the Game, while Alfred Besousou contributed 26 points for the Eagles. SMAT Jeddahmons beat Fikra 65-48. Rex Ablaza scored 16 points for SMAT Jeddahmons and was adjudged the Wael Sports Wear Player of the Game. Baylon had 11 points for Fikra. Maya International Ltd. beat Al-Saad Construction 62-47 for back-to-back win. Castillo led Maya with 19 points and was adjudged the Saudi Sign Player of the Game, while Charlie Bioca top scored with 18 points for Al-Sadd.
