Despite an impressive game coming from Shmuul Rekemsik and Kalson Dulei who scored 28 and 18 respectively for team Airwaves, they were not able to contain their counterparts in overtime as High Tide were able to sink rewarded free throws. High Tide gained cushion down the stretch and was able to control the game by getting the clock to work on their side while leading by three at overtime. In the end, Airwaves could not get their offense going to finally surrender with a score of 97–94. George Concepcion, Ashby Pate, and Matt Rusell pitched in 22, 24, and 19 on that order for team High Tide’s win.
On that same game night, Breakers beat team PPR – Shark Attack 101–91, while Peched routed team Klebokl, 94–81. On Monday, 22nd of February, college boys from PCC went on to drub team Ngerbuns–Airib, 78–63, while Kabong showed why they are undefeated when they crushed team Ngerchemai with a whopping score of 127–54. Stingers also won by beating team Ididers, 91 – 84.
20 Teams battles for this years’ Amateur Basketball League namely; High Tide – Jonathan Kaminsky, Surangel Kings –Surangel & Sons Co., PCC Mesekiu – palau Community College, Ka’Bong –Rudimch Enterprise, Stingers –Shell Palau/Neco Marine, Ngerchemai –Leg. Franco Gibbons, Ngerbuns–Delegate Kalistus Ngirturong, Ranchers–Leg. Job Kikuo, MEDA – Surangel & Sons Co., South Coast –Senator Mlib Tmetuchl, PPR –Palau Pacific Resort, Ngiwal 79ers–Ngiwal State Government, Airwaves – Shimbros International Co., ON Fire–Koror State Government, Jaguars–Surangel & Sons / CTSI, Meda Boyz, Klebokl, Ididers, Meyuns Red Storm, and Peched.
ABL is operated under the supervision of Palau Basketball Federation where three games will be played every Mondays to Fridays and is sponsored by Shell Palau.
