Colombo and Wattala victorious
Chinthana Wasala
Colombo and Wattala cagers recorded wins in yesterday's encounters in
the Otters Diamond Jubilee Invitation Basketball Tournament which is now
in progress at the Otters Club courts.
Colombo Basketball Team defeated Police Cagers 77-47. The half time
scores read 39-19 in favour of the winners. Jagath Kulathunga who was
adjudged the best player of the match, made the biggest contribution for
the winners with 27 points while Chamath Danawansa too helped to swell
the winners' total with 11 points. Amaan Razak (12 points) was the best
for the losers.
Channa Perera and Panduka Ranasinghe refereed.
In another game, Wattala cagers routed Buffaloes 81-69. Wattala team
was in front from the beginning and the half time scores were 41-34.
Sanketha Jayarathna was the best shooter for Wattala with 20 points
well supported by Maxwel Sampath who was named the player of the match.
Pavithra Obesekera (17 points) was the best shooter for the losers.
Ajith Kumara and Chamitha Dodangoda Refereed. |
