JEDDAH — SGS NCB Quick Pay of Conrad Baltazar overpowered UDG 90-72 for its back-to-back win at Bin Mahfouz basketball court here recently. The winning team's running game in the fourth quarter made the difference as the losing side lost steam. Small but terrible Mark Abulencia top-scored with 32 points for SGS and was adjudged the Giordano Player of the Game. Michael Burgos was the top-scorer for the loser with 27 points. The tournament is sponsored by Giordano Fashions (Ahmedullah), ABS-CBN - The Filipino Channel, Saudi Signs (Sam Adora), Al-Haddaf Sportsware (Bayoumi) and Arab News. Al-Mostaqbal Hospital of Jack Esquerdo defeated GIG Jeddah 67-57. Bertolano scored 17 points for the winner and was named the Giordano Player of the Game, while Baniel led the losers with 20 points. TRCIJ of Arwin Ochavillo beat KAMC 86-76. Manalo chipped in with 19 points for the winner to claim the JBL Player of the Game, while Azcune top-scored for the losers with 22 points. Barangay Fame of Gerry Miramonte beat Lahing Pinoy 72-70 for its second straight win. Gallano top-scored for the winner with 24 points and was adjudged the JBL Player of the Game. Dela Cruz scored 22 points for the losers. In Thursday matches, Carrefour of Edylim Dalagan nipped Sadia 69-57. Fuertes netted 30 points for the winner and was adjudged the Saudi Sign Player of the Game. Cruz top-scored with 20 points for the losers. ALJ Leasing of Arnold Uranza defeated Pinoy Jeddah Group 70-61. Paul Taguba scored 20 points to clinch the Giordano Player of the Game honor. Lopez chipped in with 16 points for the losers. Taurus 29 of Jameel Del Rosario beat Java Tithe 61-48. Bolina fired 4 three-pointers to spearhead Taurus with 18 points. He was also adjudged the JBL Player of the Game, while Navarro fired 25 points for a losing cause.
