By Clara Yuan/Red Sports
Chan Chu Yin (HCI #6) driving the ball upcourt. She registered a game high of 16 points. (Photo 1 © Clara Yuan/Red Sports)
Singapore Basketball Centre, Wednesday, April 30, 2014 — Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) beat Millennia Institute (MI) 71–15 in Round 2 of the National A Division Girls Basketball Championship.
Chan Chu Yin (#6) of HCI scored a game-high 16 points, while Aryssa Jumadin (#14) of MI registered a team-high six points.
In the first quarter, HCI put up a solid defence which prevented MI from cutting in. MI were only able to break through their defence once, when Iffah Ahmad (MI #9) stole the rebound to score on a layup. After which, HCI managed to shut out MI, scoring during set plays to register a 6–0 scoring run. HCI led 12–4 by the end of the first quarter.
During the second quarter, HCI played with well-executed offensive plays. They rotated the ball fluidly on the perimeter, then found their unguarded teammates in the paint with well-placed passes to finish at the basket. HCI poured in a total of 20 points to pull away from MI by the end of the first half (32–7).
MI stepped up offensively in the third quarter, with Aryssa (MI #14) putting in four points for her team. She was the only scorer for her team this quarter. Aryssa (MI #14) also fought against HCI’s dominance with good defensive efforts.
In the final quarter, HCI executed good offensive plays and coupled with good fast breaks, they went on a 21–0 run to end off the match 71–15.
With this win, HCI currently hold a 3–0 win-loss record for the second round and will go on to face NYJC. On the other hand, MI currently have a 0–3 win-loss record and will be up against NJC next.
HCI vice-captain, Freda Chua (#7), said, “We worked on our defence and did a good job on fast breaks. Our centres did a good job in getting rebounds.”
MI captain, Aryssa (#14), said, “Compared to the other games, today’s match we put up our best performance. Everyone was brave to attack and our team spirit was always high.”
Scoring by Quarter
HCI vs MI
1Q: 12–4
2Q: 20–3 (32–7)
3Q: 10–4 (42–11)
4Q: 29–4 (71–15)
Final score: 71–15
Top Scorers
HCI
Chan Chu Yin (#6) – 16 points (1 x 3 pointer)
Au Zi Yu (#9) – 14 points
MI
Aryssa Jumadin (#14) – 6 points
Hwa Chong Institution Roster
Crystal Yong Yun Han (#4), Tan Jia Qi (#5), Chan Chu Yin (#6), Freda Chua Zhi Yun (#7), Sia Si Qin Charlene (#8), Au Zi Yu (#9), Isabel Lee Jiale (#10), Lin Yuan (#11), Zhao Yalian (#12), Leah-Diane Warden Xiu Yu (#13), Mandy Leoh Yun Wan (#14), Chin Wan Qing (#15)
Millennia Institute Roster
Gwen Tan (#4), Alina Lew (#5), Clara Tan (#6), Maeve Low (#7), Quek Yi Xian (#8), Iffah Ahmad (#9), Sahira Subar (#10), Sheryl Tan (#11), Seri Mariana (#12), Ng Wen Yi (#13), Aryssa Jumadin (#14), Aishah Saddeli (#15)
National A Division Girls Basketball Championship — Fixtures and Results
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