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
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