CEBU, Philippines — Thor Olshoppe launched a fierce counter-attack in the final half to turn back the 99ers, 72-58, in the 1st Amicis Basketball League (ABL) season at the Consolacion Sports Complex.
Cocoy Padin dropped 26 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Fil-Am Bio pumped in 19 points, six rebounds and three assists as Thor Olshoppe joined the Alfa Wanbats at second place in the 30-above standings with similar 3-1 win-loss record.
Trailing by seven at halftime, 24-31, Thor Olshoppe retaliated with a searing 26-8 rally in the third period to seize control of the match after three quarters, 50-39, for good.
Thor Olshoppe, which also drew 11 points, 10 rebounds, and four rebounds from Jorge Ermac, sustained its momentum the rest of the way to dish out a 14-point romp.
Rory Paspie finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while Manuel Cobcoban had 12 points and eight rebounds but to no avail as the 99ers dropped to 2-2.
Games of the maiden ABL season backed up by North Sports Apparel, VDrink Malunggay Juice, and Consolacion LGU headed by mayor Joyjoy Alegado are under the supervision of commissioner Lee Mar Dahil assisted by technical committee chief Aurelio Eslawan. EBV