Humphery “Gabee” Gabriel’s Vannung University Sealed their Finals ticket with a 97-52 win over Tsing National Taiwan University on Saturday to Faceoff with Qiao Guang University on Sunday.
Gabee who has been inspirational for the Lions in their quest for promotion back to the Elite Division was once again the catalyst for the posting 14 points 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
The duo of Yap Zhi Wei 16points and Jay West 15 Points continue their combination play with Gabee to give Coach Ben Sim’s Side the edge from the start to finish.
Vannug Led 26-11 after the first Quarter and Coach Ben Sim rested his Talisman
Humphery Gabriel, With Gabee out, NTU fought back and hit 7-2 in the opening 3 minutes of the second quarter.
Gabee returned and galvanized his team back with his trademark dunks, coupled with a few 3 pointers and Vanung Extended their Lead by 29 points going into the break 49-20.
The second half was more of a roller coaster for the Lions, With the final Tickets all but sealed, and the fans behind them, the Trio of Gabee, Jay, and Xin Wei continues to trill the teeming crowd as Vanung ran to 97-52.
The Lions will face unbeaten Qiao Guang University on Sunday at 3:00 PM Local time at the National Taipei University of Business.
“We know we had to do the job and stay healthy to be able to compete in the finals, Qiao Guang is a good side, they too like us are unbeaten in the series, so it’s going to be a great final and we will give it a good fight to win” Humphery Gabriel Enthused moments after the match.