Carlton Cup Basketball Tourney:

Hambantota SC Blues in 57-41 win

Thushan Jayasuriya

Hambantota Sports Club Blues beat Hambantota SC Blacks by 57 points to 41 points in the final “A” Group match of Carlton Cup Basketball 2012 played at Henry Pedris Courts, Colombo yesterday.

HSC Blues displayed a fine performance leading in the beginning of the first quarter. But the Blacks posed a threat towards the rival by equalizing their score to 18 all in the midway. However, the strong HSC Blues averted the pressure form their opponents and posted a seven point lead in the first quarter ( 13 – 6). HSC Blues increased their lead making a tough game for HSC Blacks. Some magical performances were witnessed in the match, which proved the talents of both teams. HSC Blues led 26 – 20 at halftime

In the third quarter the lads from HSC Blues kept their opponents under control and increased the lead towards the end ( 42 – 27 ) never allowing the HSC Blacks to make in roads.

In the final quarter HSC Blues had turned the match in their favour and they played comfortably while challenging their rival. The HSC Blacks players missed some golden opportunities of scoring which resulted in them sliding to defeat.

Terrance (14 points), Mithila (10 points) and Vibhavi (nine) were the top contributors for winners while Gihan ( 19 points) and Tharindu (12 points) were the best for the losers.

The Knockout matches of the tournament will take place on today at the same location . Old Senanayakians BC will meet Royal College BC at 5.30 pm and Moratuwa BC will take on Buffaloes BC at 7.00 pm