Louie Sangalang, KL Aseel turn back San Beda to cop AsiaBasket crown

Louie Sangalang, KL Aseel turn back San Beda to cop AsiaBasket crown

Louie Sangalang, KL Aseel turn back San Beda to cop AsiaBasket crown

Louie Sangalang is a champion anew.

The fiery huge man imposed his will on protection because the Kuala Lumpur Aseel turned again the San Beda-Machateam Red Lions, 83-72, to say the Sportsclick AsiaBasket International Championship title on Tuesday night time on the MABA Stadium in Malaysia.

Sangalang, who 4 months in the past helped Colegio de San Juan de Letran clinch its third straight NCAA title, dropped 10 factors in a quiet offensive night time however made up for it on the defensive finish as he churned out 5 blocks alongside eight rebounds and a steal.

The Aseel have been trailing for a lot of the first half, which ended with San Beda having fun with a 46-36 lead. But the house staff stepped on the fuel within the second half with Jalen Robinson displaying the best way. The American reinforcement completed with 31 factors, 21 rebounds, and 4 assists because the crown stayed in Malaysia.

Jacob Cortez paced San Beda with 19 factors on 5 triples with 5 boards, six assists, and two steals however his team-high outing was spoiled after he was ejected late within the recreation resulting from two technical fouls.

Meanwhile, Harimau Malaysia weathered a late comeback try from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde of their battle for third, 93-84.

Wong Yi Hou led Harimau Malaysia with 26 factors, 4 rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Prince Carlos shone for Benilde with 21 factors, three rebounds, one help, and one steal whereas Robi Nayve added 19 factors, six rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals.

—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News

Source: www.gmanetwork.com