Atlantic Conference 6: Falcons, Hoopers, Hoops and Read zoom to final 8
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Conference 6
By Olayinka Owolewa
Ilorin, Aug. 17, 2017 (NAN) Rivers Hoopers continued their impressive start to the Kwese premier basketball league Conference six with a third victory in a row after a 76-69 points win against Oluyole Warriors.
The first quarter saw Hoopers lead with a single point (19-18) but the Port Harcourt side stretch the advantage to 11 points at the end of the second quarter.
After resumption for the second half, Ogoh Odaudu side stood firm as they maintained their 11 points lead (59-48) going into the last quarter of the game which eventually finished 76-69.
For Hoops and Read, they recovered from their match day 2 loss to beat Police baton 87-69 points.
The first half of the game saw Hoops lead with 53-44 after the opening quarter ended 22-21 in favour of Hoops.
A further 20 points was added by Hoops n Read in the third quarter which ended 73-51.
Coach Charles Osho-led side settled the game in the last quarter to dent Police chances of making the final 8.
The last game of the day between Kwara Falcons and Nigeria Customs produced a top drawer performance from the two teams.
Falcons quartet of David Godwin (24pts, 7 rebounds), Mojuba Oyeleye (16pts, 3rebounds), Anaiye Johnson (14pts, 7rebounds) and Godspwer Ossai (10pts) hit double digits for the Ilorin side who made it three wins from three games with a 84-73 points Victory.
Nigeria Customs were heavily carried by the trio of Ayodele Sheyi, Zanna Mohammed and Solomon Igho who all finished the game with 21, 11 and 10 points respectively.
A 7-0 scoring run saw Customs finished the opening quarter with 26-24 point advantage.
Kwara Falcons made early surge in the second quarter to get themselves in the driving seat going into the break 43-37.
It was a close affair after intermission, but an 8-0 scoring run saw Coach Adewunmi Aderemi side finished with a three point cushion.
Solid defence proved to be Falcons’ strength in the last quarter of the game which gave them a final score of 84-73 points victory.
After day 3, Falcons, Royal Hoopers and Hoops and Read have clinched a spot in the final 8.
Friday is rest day while action resumes on Saturday.(NAN)
OOH/YAZ
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Edited by Yusuf Zango
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