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Final
Philippines - Thailand 76:54
Philippines clinched the SEABA Championship title. They dethroned Thailand winning the championship clash tonight. Joan Grajales (162-G-79) scored 14 points to lead Philippines to the victory in Manila. The hosts finished the tournament undefeated claiming five victories in a row.
Philippines quickly surged ahead in this one. The home team established a 17:9 lead after ten minutes. Thailand struck right back early in the second term. The visitors went on a 12:0 run to level things up at 22. Saechu put Thailand in charge 29:28 midway through the period. But Merenciana Arayi (85) retained the advantage for Philippines. They stayed in front posting a 37:36 lead at halftime. Philippines never surrendered the advantage in the third quarter. They ensured a 10-point lead at the final pause 55:45. The hosts did not slow down in the final frame. Thailand scored just 9 points in the final term and never threatened the margin.
Diana Jose (173-F-85) accounted for 12 points for Philippines. Merenciana Arayi added 11 points, while Melissa Jacob (175-G-84) nailed 7 points for the champs. Charothai Suksomwong (169-F-84) responded with 21 points for Thailand. Naruemol Banmoo (185-C-87) netted 15 points in defeat.
Philippines: Joan Grajales 14, Diana Jose 12, Merenciana Arayi 11
Thailand: Charothai Suksomwong 21, Naruemol Banmoo 15
3-4 Place
Malaysia - Indonesia 91:61
Malaysia celebrated the victory in the SEABA Championship consolation final tonight. They held off Indonesia to step on the pedestal. Hui Pin Pang (176-90) and Suik May Kew (172-F-82) notched 15 points each to lead the effort.
Malaysia did not waste time as they pulled ahead early in the encounter. Malaysia limited their opponents to only 7 points in the first quarter and posted an 8-point advantage at the first break. Malaysia maintained the lead throughout the second stanza. They arrived at halftime leading 34:26. Indonesia failed to speed up in the third quarter. Malaysia in the meantime increased the tempo and ran away to a 20-point cushion at the final intermission. The Malaysians stayed aggressive in the fourth term and rallied to a comfortable win at the end.
Ting knocked down 14 points for the winners. Fook Yee Yap (174-F-93) had 13 points for Malaysia. Wati replied with 16 points for Indonesia. Ayuningrum chipped in 12 points in the loss.
Malaysia: Hui Pin Pang 15, Suik May Kew 15, Ting 14
Indonesia: Wati 16, Ayuningrum 12
