The one-point game came up after O’ Doul’s team captain Leeroy Rangamar’s three-pointer in the last 24 seconds went unprotected.
The game was tied, 69-69, when Rangamar blasted from behind the three-point line. But their defense went somewhere that allowed Clayton Kenty to charge the basket and picked up a foul.
Clayton cut the lead by making his second free throw, and the O’ Doul’s fumbled giving the Bud Lime the remaining 10 seconds. Ogumoro stood open at the center, charged the basket and got fouled.
He tied the ball game, 72-72 by hitting his two free throws.
Rangamar got the winning shot in his hands but was fouled with 5 seconds left. He missed one of the free throws and gave the Bud Lime Ol’ Aces the remaining five seconds to reach their court.
Ogumoro got the ball again, jumped for lay up and made it.
Two seconds for the O’ Douls, Syl Teregeyo was the only receiver and the buzzer came before he released the ball that fell short of hitting the goal.
The Aces acquired a momentary lead in the first quarter with 16-13 but was topped by the Rebels shortly into the second quarter. The bars were raised afterwards when the Aces caught up and were able to establish their dominance in the third and fourth quarter.
Remaining steady in the game, Rabauliman led through the individual scores with a total of 25 points. He was followed by Ivan De Vero from the Rebels, with a total of 16 points.
Unlike Rabauliman, Vero was not able to play throughout the match, and was replaced in the fourth quarter.
The game brought another exciting night and a heightened prospect for the Budweiser Basketball League.
Bacardi Mojito 76,
Budweiser Saints 52
Team Bacardi Mojito Hi-5 emerged victorious in Wednesday’s basketball game against the Budweiser Saints, 76-52.
Bacardi Mojito Hi-5 players started the game with a steady lead against the Saints. Among these Hi-5 players include Alex Lawson, who scored the most in the first quarter with five points. He was trailed by Luis Reyes from the Saints, who scored three points.
Members of team Mojito cheered as Dave Sablan darted his team in the lead during the second quarter with 10 points. He later became the overall individual score leader among the players from both teams, gaining an accumulated 15 points.
Bacardi Mojito Hi-5’s pace did not seem to slow down, as the speed was carried on through the latter half of the game by Kae Bernardo, Pie Villacrusis, and Wowie Abuel, who managed to strike a three pointer in the third quarter.
L.J. Reyes was also able to land a three point shot in the fourth quarter, as he and Melvin Manibusan aided the Budweiser Saints in their chase towards the Bacardis along the scores.
Manibusan ranked second with Bernardo and Villacrusis within the individual rankings, scoring a total of 13 points through all four quarters.
The final tie between Team Bacardi and Budweiser was broken off after two free throw shots from Edwin Santos in the fourth quarter.
Scores:
Ol’ Aces 74 – T. Omar 8, M. Rabauliman 25, T. Ogumoro 19, D. Aughenbaugh 4, B. Coldeen 9, E. Fernandez 2, B. Lisua 5, R. Iginoef 2
Runnin’ Rebels 73 – S. Teregeyo 14, M. Olaitiman 14, W. Tomokane 11, I. De Vero 16, D. Norita 9, L. Rangamar 2, J. Mariciano 3, D. Reyes 4
Quarterscores: 16-13, 27-32, 50-51, 74-73
Bacardi Mojito Hi-5 76 – D. Sablan 15, A. Lawson 9, K. Bernardo 13, P. Villacrusis 13, S. Lerio 6, W. Abuel 9, E.
Santos 2, E. Moises Jr. 6, W. Capalad 3
Budweiser Saints 52 – L. Reyes 5, J. Camacho 8, M. Manibusan 13, R. San Nicolas 6, J. Tumaquip 9, L. Reyes 4, L.J. Reyes 7
Quarterscores: 10-7, 28-21, 52-34, 76-52
