{"id":188947,"date":"2015-01-08T04:00:39","date_gmt":"2015-01-07T18:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=188947"},"modified":"2015-01-08T04:00:39","modified_gmt":"2015-01-07T18:00:39","slug":"back-back-olaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/back-back-olaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-back for Ol\u2019Aces"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Ol\u2019Aces\u2019 Tristan Montes attacks the defense of Rollers 2\u2019s Antonio Santos, left, and Joel Subang during the first half of their U19 game in the 2014 Tan Holdings Basketball Classic last Tuesday at the Gillette Multipurpose Gymnasium. (Roselyn B. Monroyo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe Ol\u2019Aces notched their second straight victory in the U19 division of the 2014 Tan Holdings Basketball Classic after slipping past Rollers 2, 65-62, last Tuesday night at the Gillette Multipurpose Gymnasium.<\/p>\n

The Ol\u2019Aces, who got their first win last week against Sun Palace Hotel after dropping their debut to the 670 Sonics, hit important free throws in the homestretch to eke out the 3-point victory over the Rollers 2.<\/p>\n

Adrian De Luna made three charities, while Tristan Montes added a pair for the Ol\u2019Aces\u2019 last 5 points in the closely fought match. Montes went on to top-score for the Ol\u2019Aces with his 21 points, while De Luna chipped in 19 off the bench.<\/p>\n

Lefty shooter Jethro Cruz had 19 points to lead Rollers 2, which absorbed its first loss in three games. Cruz found his target early, as he knocked in two triples in the first few minutes of the opening half to threaten a Rollers 2 breakaway, 14-6.<\/p>\n

However, Montes and De Luna came to the Ol\u2019Aces\u2019 rescue, teaming up in an 11-2 run to grab the upper hand, 17-16. The match remained tight in the remainder of the first half, which ended with the Ol\u2019Aces clinging to a 2-point advantage 26-24, after Montes canned a pair of free throws.<\/p>\n

Montes continued to attack Rollers 2\u2019s defense in the second half and with their foes going over the foul limit, he and De Luna managed to earn the needed points to lift the Ol\u2019Aces to their second consecutive win.<\/p>\n

In the first U19 match, Kagman Risers dominated the winless Rollers 3, 68-53.<\/p>\n

Kagman led by 25 points at the end of the first half, 40-15, and never looked back to barge into the win column after a 0-2 start and hand Rollers 3 its third defeat in as many matches.<\/p>\n

Three Kagman players broke into double figures in their easy win with Jonathan Santos scoring 24, Andrew Palino adding 15, and Wayne Li contributing 13.<\/p>\n

Palino anchored Kagman\u2019s strong start, knocking in 13 of his total points in the first half, including 7 straight markers midway in that period. Santos also had twin digits right at the end of the first half, making 10.<\/p>\n

Santos was still at it in the second half and found a new partner in Li, who nailed Kagman\u2019s first 6 markers in that final half.<\/p>\n

Angelo Factor led Rollers 3\u2019s losing cause with his 16 points, while Aaron Ogumoro also finish in double figures with his 12 markers.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, results of the lone women\u2019s open division game last Tuesday will be reported in Saipan Tribune\u2019s Friday edition.<\/p>\n

First Game<\/strong>
\nKagman 68\u2013Jo. Santos 24, Palino 15, Li 13. Yu 5, Je. Santos 4, Param 3. Racadio 2.<\/p>\n

Rollers 3 53\u2013Factor 16, Ogumoro 12, Arceo 8, Yu 8, Tengco 5, Mendoza 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by halves: 40-15, 68-53.<\/p>\n

Second Game<\/strong>
\nOl\u2019Aces 65\u2013Montes 21, De Luna 19, Nakashima 10, Cristobal 7, Emitanio 3, Miller 3.<\/p>\n

Rollers 2 62\u2013Cruz 18, Alipio 16, Dancoe 10, Rios 8, Ellama 6, Deocares 4.<\/p>\n

Scoring by halves: 26-24, 65-62.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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