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IVP 2010 Basketball Temasek Polytechnic vs Republic Polytechnic

SP’s Lim Wai Sian (white) made two important free throws to seal victory for his side in the closing moments of the match. He scored 15 points in the match. (Photo 1 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Nanyang Technological University, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - Singapore Polytechnic (SP) triumphed 75-72 over last season's second runners-up Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) in an Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic (IVP) Basketball Championship match.

SP led 33-27 at half-time but NYP rallied in the third to end the quarter just one point behind SP at 45-46.

With time winding down quickly in the fourth, two consecutive three-pointers from NYP’s #1 brought his team to within a point at 70-71.

But SP nailed four free throws, with Lim Wai Sian who is also a Singapore Slingers player, showing nerves of steel to make two, extending their lead to 75-71.

Although NYP #21 scored with a layup, SP hung on for the 75-71 win.

"The match was very exciting. With this victory, we aim to get into the semi-finals," said the overjoyed captain from SP.

In SP’s next match, they defeated Republic Polytechnic 63-55 to seal their spot as runners-up of Group B behind Temasek Polytechnic. They will next face the much-improved Ngee Ann Polytechnic in the semi-final.

Quarter by Quarter Scores
SP VS NYP
1st quarter: 14-14
2nd quarter: 19-13
3rd quarter: 13-18
4th quarter: 29-22
Final score: 75-72