BASKETBALL
Singapore University Games 2007
Nanyang Technological University vs National University of Singapore
Singapore Institute of Management University vs Singapore Management University
Saturday, 29 September 2007 at the NTU Sports and Recreation Centre
Story and pictures by Leslie Tan. © Red Sports/soulbreath pictures
The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) beat the National University of Singapore (NUS) 59-47 to win the men’s basketball title at the 2007 Singapore Unversity Games (SUniG).
Bandar Tjetty, knocks down a 3-pointer. He scored a game-high 20 points, including six 3-pointers. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports
The game started at a furious pace and NUS started strongly with Bandar Tjetty (#9) dropping two consecutive three-pointers to lift the spirits of his team. By the end of the quarter, NUS trailed the favourites NTU only by three (11-14).
In the second quarter, a driving NUS team put together a run that had NTU on the back foot. Trailing 12-18, Bandar Tjetty (#9) dropped another three-pointer to make it 15-18. This was quickly followed by a layup from Fabien Apheceix (#2) and it was suddenly a one-point game (17-18).
Lee Rongtzuu (#3, NUS) drives through the paint for a layup. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports
But NTU put a stop to the NUS drive and reeled off five straight points on two consecutive and controversial foul calls that had the NUS coach aruging with the referee’s table. Stuck on 17 points, NUS could do little to stop NTU from pulling away to 28-17 with 3:20 left on the clock in the second. By half-time, NTU led by eight at 30-22.
Yang Quanju (#36, NTU) shoots over Lee Zeyan (#11, NUS). Quanju scored a team-high 11 points. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports
With NUS relying heavily on Bandar Tjetty for points, they clawed to within six points (30-36) at 5:38 on the third quarter clock. Despite creating scoring opportunities for themselves continually, NUS faltered in sinking the baskets, leading their coach to throw his clipboard to the floor in disgust.
By the tail end of the fourth quarter, NTU made NUS pay for all their missed baskets and led by 17 points (52-38) before finally wrapping up the game 59-47.
Lee Zeyan (#11, NUS) defends against Yau Jin Quan (#51, NTU). © Leslie Tan/Red Sports
In a game played earlier in the afternoon, the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) beat the Singapore Management University (SMU) 67-51 to claim third place.
Top scorers:
Bandar Tjetty (#9, NUS) – 20 points (six 3-pointers)
Yang Quanju (#36, NTU) – 12 points
Lee Jianming (#11, NTU) – 10 points
NTU
Tnee Hanxiu (#1)
Chen Zhanghao (#3)
Lim Jianliang (#4)
Chan Tze Xiong (#5)
Chew Jinfeng (#6)
Oh Jinjie (#7)
Woo Wai Keong (#8)
Lim Bing Hui (#9)
Lee Jianming (#11)
Raymond Xu (#14)
Yang Quanju (#36)
Yau Jin Quan (#51)
NUS
Fabien Apheceix (#2)
Lee Rongtzuu (#3)
Wong Huijie (#5)
Bandar Tjetty (#9)
Lee Zeyan (#11)
Chua Xian Yi Darrel (#12)
Joshua Koh (#13)
Joshua Lim Hao Zheng (#15)
Huang Zhongwei (#21)
Darren Chua (#23)
Naveen L.P (#32)
Cheok Liangwei (#91)
More pictures in the gallery.
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