Wattala BC snatch thrilling 65-63 win

Chris DHAMBARAGE

Wattala BC “A” put up a tremendous performance to snatch a thrilling 65 points to 63 points victory over Otters BC in their Carlton Cup 2010 inter club basketball tournament match worked off at the Depot Police Courts in Bambalapitiya yesterday.

Wattala BC took a one point lead at half time (31-30) and then held their nerves during the latter stages of the game to pull off an exciting victory at the end. Their two most experienced players Kevin Vivekshan (14) and Manjula Jayaratne (14) did most of the scoring and also excelled in defence. Otters BC of course rallied around through the individual brilliance of Gayan Meedeniya (23) who had a terrific game but only Thisara Chaturanga (11) providing any real support towards their cause.

Police beaten

Meanwhile Carlton “Blues” pulled off a good 68-61 victory over Sri Lanka Police BC “B” after the scores had been level 28 all at half time.

Terrence Denzil (19) and Dhammika Perera (14) produced a fine all-round performance for Carlton “Blues” while Nuwan Jeevantha (13) and D Greig (17) figured in a vain effort for Police BC.

Easy for NYSC

National Youth Services Council cruised to a convincing 80-59 victory over Sri Jayewardenepura University BC after leading 44-24 at half time in a one sided encounter played at the same venue.

Gerald Jacob (27) led the way while R Zain (18) and Abdul Abubakar (18) provided the back up support for the winners. Joy Fernando (22) and Kasun Perera (17) were the main contributors for Sri Jayewardenepura University BC.