Story by Zachary Foo/Red Sports. Photos by Laura Lee/Red Sports.
Ng Ying Jie (TJC #7) shoots against Chong Yih Xuan (AJC #12). (Photo 1 © Laura Lee/Red Sports)
Singapore Basketball Centre, Friday, May 9, 2014 — Anderson Junior College (AJC) are through to the semi-final after a torrid shooting display helped them to a 61–25 win over Temasek Junior College (TJC) in the National A Division Boys Basketball Championship.
Muhammad Zulhaziq B Azman (AJC #9) scored 20 points to lead all scorers, while Wang Gan Wei (TJC #13) had 13 points in a losing effort. AJC drained eight three-pointers in their win, most of them coming on open shots.
The win now puts AJC joint-first at the top of Group Q with a 2–0 win–loss record. They are now through to the semi-final along with Hwa Chong Institution.
AJC were red-hot in the first quarter, as they made five three-pointers as a team. They were able to get their shots through good ball movement. Muhammad Zulhaziq (AJC #9) found particular success coming off the backdoor cut to score. He was able to score three three-pointers in the period as a result.
The second quarter saw the game slow down a little, as both teams were unable to create any offence. TJC were particularly messy, as their players moved around court without any coherent aim to score. AJC also had woes of their own, as they experienced a three-minute scoring drought to end the quarter.
In the third quarter, AJC found their rhythm again and put up 22 points in the period. Chia Wen Han (AJC #13) and Liang Bingxin (AJC #14) both did well down low. They rebounded the ball and also made aggressive attacks in the paint, allowing them to put up points for AJC.
Holding a 33-point lead in the final period, AJC could afford to send in their reserves. To TJC’s credit, their players never gave up despite the big margin. They played each possession purposefully, looking to score each time. In the end, AJC took the game 61–25, booking their place in the semi-final in the process.
Scoring by Quarter
Anderson Junior College vs Temasek Junior College
1st Quarter: 23–9
2nd Quarter: 8–6 (31–15)
3rd Quarter: 22–5 (53–20)
4th Quarter: 8–5 (61–25)
Top Scorers
AJC
Muhammad Zulhaziq B Azman (#9) – 20 points
TJC
Wang Gan Wei (#13) – 8 points
AJC Roster
Moe Han (#4), Han Jun Seo (#5), Lee Wei Hern Jason (#6), Wong Liang Hao Brian (#7), Sherman Soh Jun Hao (#8), Muhammad Zulhaziq B Azman (#9), Teo Ting Wei Wesley (#10), Ong Ngiap Meng Max (#11), Chong Yih Xuan (#12), Chia Wen Han (#13), Liang Bingxin (#14), Tee Chai Sim (#15)
TJC Roster
Leonard (#4), Bennett Tan (#5), Kuan Jin Tat (#6), Ng Ying Jie (#7), Eugene Goh (#8), Kou Hon Teng (#9), Eng Chong Joon (#10), Cedric Tan (#11), Lim Zhi Wei (#12), Wang Gan Wei (#13), Shao Shi Bo (#14), Cheng Meng Yue (#15)
A Division Boys Basketball Championship — Fixtures and Results
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