TAIPEI - Matt Nieto scored a three-pointer on a buzzer to bring the Team Philippines-Ateneo to a 77-76 victory against Chinese-Taipei A last Saturday at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in the 2018 William Jones Cup.
Due to a foul called to Thirdy Ravena in the 'loose ball' encounter with Ying Chung-Chen, Chinese-Taipei advanced to 76-74 advantage from Chen's two free throws with 3.1 seconds remaining.
Despite of this foul call, the Team Philippines have not broken the game and coach Tab Baldwin has made a great play for Nieto's game-winning basket that silenced the homecrowd.
Nieto scored 13 points.
William Navarro contributed 11 points and six rebounds, while Angelo Kouame and Tyler Tio scored 8 points. Thirdy Ravena has only seven points, five rebounds and four assists.
With the win, the Team Philippines (5-2) campaign for the podium finish is steady. They will then face Iran B Sunday night.
The Scores:
ATENEO PILIPINAS 77
Nieto Ma. 13, Navarro 11, Tio 8, Kouame 8, Ravena 7, Mamuyac 7, Wong 6, Verano 6, Nieto Mi. 4, Go 4, Maagdenberg 3, Mendoza 0.
CHINESE TAIPEI BLUE 76
Liu 24, Chen Y 17, Chou Y 12, Hu 9, Chou P 6, Chen G 6, Douglas 2, Peng 0, Chang 0, Lin 0, Zhen 0.
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