Mohammad Rasheed Suyat
JEDDAH — Gensoul Eagle defeated Khalidia 40’s 79-74 to advance to the semifinals of 40 and above division in the 2016 Titan Watch-JBL Basketball Tournament at the Khalidia basketball court here. Nalus chipped in 33 points for the winner and was adjudged the Titan Watch Best Player of the Game, while Valdez scored 20 points for the loser.
This tournament is principally sponsored by Titan Watch of Al-Hussaini and Al-Yahya Investment Group (Othman Al-Hussaini). The cosponsors are Al-Aziziyah Islamic Center (Sheikh Ahmad and Sheikh Ali Ajlani), Mandhoubiyah Islamic Propagation Office, Jeddah Dawah Center, Giordano Fashions (Ahmadullah), Ric Santos Printing and Radian Massage Cream (Mahmoud Omer).
Gensoul Lion beat UDG 80-55 for its five straight win. Umlas top scored with 28 points for the winner and was named the JBL Best Player of the Game. Villanueva collected 17 points for the loser.
Radian Midget White of team manager Mahmoud Omar and coach Ernel Paner edged Black Team 73-71. Giordano Best Player of the Game Durante poured in 31 points for the winner. Francisco led the loser with 37 points.
Radian Junior Black of coach Raffy David defeated White Team 91-89. Acub, who fired shots from all angles, scored 42 points for the winner and was selected as the JBL Best Player of the Game. Dolloso made 27 points for the loser.
Movenpick Resort Al-Nawras Jeddah beat Khalidia Tambayz 112-101. Dula top scored with 45 points to emerge as the Titan Watch Best Player of the Game. Sebunga chipped in with 31 points for the loser.
Fame Thunders of Miramonte Brothers defeated Malmons 94-58. Garcia scored 15 points for the winner and was adjudged as the Radian Massage Cream Best Player of the Game. Sena hit 19 points for the loser.
NRF of Gerry Acosta beat Knights 127-103. King Acosta collected 32 points for the winner and was named the JBL Best Player of the Game. Maddatu led the loser with 27 points.