KUALA LUMPUR– The 6Os of the Fil-Chinese Veterans Basketball Association turned on the heat in the third quarter and scored a massive 75-35 win over Kuching of host country in the 26th ASEAN Veterans Basketball Tournament late Monday at the MABA gym 2 here.
Responding to the challenge of coach Edster Sy, the 60s worked behind their impressive transition plays, outscoring their rivals, 27-9, to put their lead almost beyond recall, 57-26.
Former University of the East forward Julio Cruz and ex-La Salle center Kenneth Yap sparked the team’s early assault before PBA veterans Aris Franco, ex-Philippine team star Elmer Reyes and Conrad Siy put on the finishing touches.
Also delivering for the team backed by Rain or Shine’s Terry Que, Ironcon Builders’ Jimi Lim, Freego’s Eduard Tio and Johnny Chua were Davao-based former Crispa center Noli Banate, Andrew Ongteco and Danny Chia.
The win completed FCVBA’s dominant start in the annual tournament after winning its opening matches in the 65-and-above and 50-and-above divisions.
Through the heroics of Bong dela Cruz, Zotico Tan and William Lao, the 65s, outlasted Hatyai of Thailand, 445-39, Allan Caidic fired 18 points to lead the 50s to a smashing 61-37 win over Miri—also of host country
Meanwhile, the 50s notched their second straight win with a 70-44 drubbing of Bangkok, Thailand—thanks to another stellar showing from Allan Caidic, Gerry Tee, Gerry Gonzales, Benet Palad, Joe Sta. Maria and Bong Tan.