Kohima, May 8 (EMN): Cretan Bulls, TMB, Taurus, Orca, Stallions won their respective league matches here at the ongoing 10th Open Basketball Tournament (OBT) at Khuociezie local ground on Tuesday. The tournament is organised by Nagaland Basketball Association (NBA) and Suncity Kohima.
While defending champions Taurus, TMB, Orca, Cretan Bulls and Stallions remained undefeated in the second day as they looked edged closer to the final of the tournament.
Playing league matches on day-two, Cretan Bulls overcome Mission Giants by 75 – 17 in the first match, TMB edged passed Ephriam by 60 – 47 as Ephriam taste their first defeat in the tournament while defending champions Taurus defeated Trouncers 65 – 36 in the third match to remain undefeated.
In the evening, Orca routed Last Kings 59 – 32 in the fourth match while in the fifth match, Stallions hammered Akelos by 60-35. Cretan Bulls battered S Naga Trounce 91-31 played in the sixth match. while the last match between Ephraim and Orca have been postponed to the next day.
Meanwhile, Oka Chishi, a renowned entrepreneur, the match patron in his short speech lauded the Suncity Kohima for taking the initiative to organise such a sporting event. Stating that basketball is a billion-dollar industry at present, he further encouraged the players to put their efforts in getting the fundamental and basis of basketball to excel in the game.
Zaleo Rio, deputy speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly and president of Nagaland Basketball also attended the tournament.
While the first match on day-three will commence at 10:30 AM and players have been informed to report by 10:00 AM.
Wednesday’s Fixture
1st match: Ephraim Vs Akelos
2nd match: TMB Vs Orca
3rd match: Taurus Vs Ophidian
4th match: Last Kings Vs Akelos
5th match: Ephraim Vs Orca
6th match: TMB Vs Stallions
7th match: Mission Giants Vs Ophidian
