BASKETBALL


Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic (IVP) Games 2007
Ngee Ann Polytechnic vs Nanyang Polytechnic
Thursday, 11 October 2007 at NIE-NTU

Story by Ian Chew. Pictures by Leslie Tan. © Red Sports/soulbreath pictures

A 15-point contribution by point guard #6 of Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) failed to inspire her otherwise lacklustre team as they went down 53-69 to Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP).

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Yaqi of NYP (in white) looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to while Bobbie (#99, NP) defends. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

In a match that mostly failed to provide much sparkle, Ngee Ann Polytechnic steadily built up their lead from 14-6 in the first quarter to 37-15 at the end of the half.

A full court man-to-man press in the second half by the Nanyang Polytechnic team failed to produce results. Every time NYP threatened with a mini-run, the Ngee Ann girls would repeatedly capitalize on gaping holes in the NYP defence to maintain their lead.

Ngee Ann eventually wrapped up the game 69-53.

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Janice Goh of NP goes for two against NYP. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports