Samoa earn Division B title

FINAL

Samoa - Syria 79-76
Samoa claimed Division B title. They outgunned Syria in the Final. Kira-May Filemu (178-F-2006) continued their impressive streak with 23 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists for the champions. Samoa recorded a 28-15 lead after ten minutes. Syria erased the deficit in the next two periods and eked out a 2-point lead at the final break. But Samoa responded with a 20-15 run in the fourth frame to clinched the title. Azaleeah Oloapu (180-C-2006) had 20 points and 19 rebounds in the victory. Julie Khreim (179-G-2006) replied with 17 points for Syria.

3-4 Place

Philippines - Lebanon 90-68
Philippines earned the third position at the tournament. They crushed Lebanon in the consolation final. Philippines trailed by two points after ten minutes. But they went on a strong 47-26 run in the next two periods to spur ahead. They controlled the tempo in the fourth period and rallied to the win. Kristan Yumul (175-G/F-2005) and Gabriella Ramos (183-F-2007) posted 20 points each for the winners. Angelina Bado (163-PG-2006) answered with 19 points for Lebanon.


Tags : KIRA-MAY FILEMU, SAMOAN BASKETBALL