RB Dorado ignited team Palau’s winning rally after knocking down 12 points during the first quarter while CNMI’s Christian Mizer was only able to drive for seven points, 20-14.
Palau’s Marvic Ngchar stepped it up a notch and shot from downtown thrice to collect 9 more points followed by a couple of jumpers from teammates Orion Anderson and RB Dorado leaving team CNMI behind capping the first half with a 45-32 lead.
Palau settled for 12 more points during the third kanto of the game adjusting the scores to 57-44. CJ Olkeriil’s six point contribution secured the win for team Palau. Ngchar sealed the game with a three pointer shot drawing first blood against team CNMI, 74-53.
Scores:
Team Palau—R. Dorado 24, C. Olkeriil 16, M. Ngchar 15, D. Carlos 11, O. Anderson 4, O. Page 2, T. Borja 2.
Team CNMI—C. Mizer 22, J. Aguilar 11, J. Palacios 9, J. Sanarez 5, E. Manalili 4, K. Mendoza 2.6, M. Ibanez 5, M. Zapata 4.
