Yokohama fightback to beat GHK

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

YOKOHAMA came from behind to edge GHK 46-44 in the women's category of the YOU.C1000 Cup on Wednesday.

GHK had led for the first three quarters and carried a 34-27 lead into the fourth period.

Having to deal with foul trouble, GHK allowed Yokohama to claw their way back at the BBA Court in Batu Bersurat.

Both teams were deadlocked at 44-44 with under two minutes to play.

It was Lorraine Guinto's basket with under a minute left that settled the tie.

GHK had their chance to go for the tie or the win in the final four seconds off an inbounds play.

However, Gabrielle Chin's attempt was off the mark.

Charina Caballero topscored for Yokohama with 17 points while Guinto finished with 13.

On the other hand, Vanessa Pang, who played the entire 40 minutes, had a game-high of 20 points to pace GHK while Chin added 10.

The earlier game saw HL Jaya ease to an 87-55 win over Tojima Kiulap Warrior in Group D of the men's category.

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