SAI, Ambedkar to clash for title

Boosted after knocking out defending champions Jayanagar Sports Club in the quarterfinals, SAI continued their impressive show to outclass Kanaka, Kolar 72-51 before thumping Rangers, Mysore 68-40 in the evening fixture.

Abhishek did the star turn for SAI in both matches, accounting for 23 points against Kanaka and scoring a game-high 20 points against Rangers.

Ambedkar SC too displayed their dominance over Rangers cruising to a 75-55 victory and wrapped up the day with a 77-60 defeat of Kanaka. Vishwanath netted an incredible 40 points for the losers.

Results (all semifinal league): Boys: SAI, Dharwad: 72 (Abishek 23, Rajesh 17, Mayur Bhatt 12) bt Kanaka, Kolar: 51 (Vishwanath 27, Girish 12). HT: 36-15; Ambedkar SC: 75 (Jayanath 24, Ajmel 16) bt Rangers, Mysore: 55 (Subhash 16, Rajendra 13), HT:40-28.

Ambedkar SC: 77 (Adeel Anees 30, Ajmal 11) bt Kanaka, Kolar: 60 (Vishwanth 40, Malli 10). HT: 41-36; SAI, Dharwad: 68 (Abhishek 20, Mayur Bhatt 15) bt Rangers, Mysore: 40 (Subhash 18, Sarvana Urs 11). HT: 44-28.

Girls: Sports Hostel, Mysore: 60 (Navaneetha 23, Victoria 13) bt Mounts: 36. HT: 27-19; Beagles: 30 (Sandhya 8) bt JSC: 28 (Siri 9). HT: 19-12.