Thevakumar Brothers hand Commercial Credit and Finance another cager win

The Thevakumar Brothers, Brent and Clinton continued to dominate the Mercantile Basketball scene, as they handed over Commercial Credit and Finance their third successive win, beating HNB (74-55), in the ongoing 28th MSBA League ‘A’ Division Basketball Tournament 2018, continued at the Henry Pedris and SJC courts.

Commercial Credit held a commanding lead (43-26) at half time. Brent Thevakumar who was the POG, top scored with 30 points, whilst Clinton Thevakumar chipped in with 13 points. Anushka Jayalath (15) was the top scorer for HNB.

‘A’ DIVISION MATCHES

HNB after holding MAS Holdings ‘A’ to a 27-27 draw at half time, lost their zest in the second half, to lose the game 69-58.

Michael Alphonsus, the POG was unstoppable scoring 28 points, whilst his team mate Sudesh Ahamed gave him good support with 27 points for the winners. Maheel Egodawatte (13) and Anushka Jayalath (12) stood out for HNB

HNB succumbed to their third defeat, losing to Fairfirst Insurance 76-51, after conceding a 17-37 lead at half time. POG, Praneeth Udugampola (33) and Nichula Liyanage (22) did not allow any breathing space for the bankers. Anushka Jayalath and Kanishka Vishwanath with 15 points each stood out for HNB.

DFCC Bank scored with a comprehensive 71-50-win over MAS Holdings ‘A’, after leading, 35-18 at the breather. POG, Charith Perera (11) Roshan Fernando (11) and Dasun Mendis (10) were the top shooters for DFCC. Sudesh Ahamed (15), Michael Alponsus (11) and S. Weerakoon (10) played well for MAS.

In a match that swung like a pendulum, DFCC Bank edged out Fairfirst Insurance by two points (69-67) , after holding on to a one-point lead at half time (37/36). Fairfirst took control of the third quarter as they led 55/46 POG, Charith Perera (18) Dasun Mendis (16) and Tharinda Sankalpa (15) played a tireless game for DFCC. Praneeth Udugmpola (20), Shehan Udayanga (13) and Isuru Perera (12) played their hearts out for Fairfirst. (BM)