Rumaih of Engr. Abdul Salam and Antonette Hachem recorded a 77-73 win against favorite Makati Products at the Bin Mafouz basketball court here. Makati Products dictated the tempo of the game 27-13 after the first quarter. But the winner tightened its defense and the plan paid well. Muncal who started the rally scored 10 points for the winner. He was adjudged as the Giordano best player of the game. Disquitado topscored with 22 points for the loser. This tournament is principally sponsored by Giordano Fashions, ABS-CBN – The Filipino Channel, RJM Cargo and Al-Haddaf Sports Wear, Saudi Signs and Wael Sports. Hanco Maintenance of Edgar Ainza defeated Pinoy Expat 77-66. The winner played good defense in the last quarter. Balagtas scored 25 points to pace the winner and was adjudged as the Giordano best player of the game while Cetro had 19 points for the loser. In another match, Saudi Diyar beat Heba Fire and Safety Equipment 86-73. The winner showed good teamwork in the whole game. The loser managed to close the gap with 2 minutes remaining in the final quarter but Saudi Diyar Abbas stepped up with his steady jumpers to seal its second win. Omar El Sohl scored 19 points for Saudi Diyar and was adjudged as the RJM Cargo best player of the game while Heba's scoring machine Creencia chipped in 29 points. In Friday games, Nissan of Francis Gallego beat NCB 65-51. Nissan Alhamrani played good offense in the fourth quarter. Jason Villanueva led Nissan Alhamrani with 21 points and was adjudged as the Wael Sports best player of the game. Bertolano and Alcanar added 13 points apiece for NCB. In another match, Noypi Industrial City Old Star, defeated Bradley 40 (97-79). The winner showed its offensive power in the whole game. Jun Mabarit topscored with 19 points for the winner and was adjudged as the JBL best player of the game. Almonte scored 33 points for the loser. __
