Sidney Chua scored 20 points while Ritchie Militante delivered 19 as JSY Transport notched its first win at the expense of Sweet Crystal, 91-83, in their recent tussle in Fil-Sino All Asian Countertrade Inc. Inter-Color Basketball Tournament at Tay Tung gym.

Posting a two-digit lead in the first quarter behind Chua’s inspired performance, the transport guys almost squandered their advantage as Frederick Ong and Ricky Chua combined forces for Sweet Crystal to even the score at 48-all at halftime.

In the third quarter, JSY exploited its height advantage and with Militante displaying his all-around game, led a 35-13 third quarter breakaway to restore the lead on their side.

With Kenderson Hao contributing 11 points, Stephen Tan hitting two 3-point shots and Michael Miranda converting 6 markers, JSY kept the pursuing Sweet Crystals at bay to win the ballgame.

In the other matchup, Basecom foiled AACI Trading, 85-68, as Arvin Gustilo fired 26 points, Anthony Chua and Toffel Tan combined for 30 and Dixon Chiu and Arvin Chua contributing 10 each for the winning squad.

John Dustin Chua led the losing campaign of AACI Trading with 13 points while Albert Li scored 12, Tim Garruco 11, and Johnnyson Yu 9.

With the win, Basecom shares the 1-2 win-loss standing with AACI Trading, JSY Transport and Sweet Crystal while AACI Transport remains unbeaten with three wins to its name. Chemisolutions Inc. is at second spot in the team standings with two wins and one loss while Organic Solution holds the third spot with one win and one loss.*NAB

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