Joe Blas completed most fast breaks and earned a lot from penalty shots to finish with 23 points hitting nine of his 10 free throws.
Blas who took most actions in the court also contributed to the tight defense with defensive rebounds, three steals and led three turn- overs.
With two minutes left in the third quarter, CNMI’s Jericho Cruz fired two consecutive three points.
This, however, was not left unanswered as Jine Han used his speed to bring the gap back with two consecutive lay ups.
Pete Iguel and Koene Chariton also blasted with three-pointers halfway to the ball game.
The Guam cagers only had to kill the remaining seconds to secure the victory.
Guam’s Andrew Borja fired 18 markers and Derrick Roysters who went 3-for-4 added 15 points.
In women’s game earlier, Myriam Fenuafanote led New Caledonia edge CNMI, 85-48 scoring a total of 21 points.
CNMI’s Lia Rangamar on the other hand, tried to take control of the game with many steals, and fired perimeter shots to lead the team with 13 points.
. Vahina Fuller who took most rebounds scored 17 points with follow up shots and Yolaine Koteureu who picked a number fouls added 15 points.
