Recap

hustle beats tigas in 2ot thriller

Team Tigas came in to the week as a favorite but was essentially shocked by the Hustlers in this Week 3 thriller in a 65-58 loss.

The game was tight the whole time with the Hustlers not giving an inch to Team Tigas. There was almost another unforced loss for the Hustlers when they gave up two turnovers in regulation and allowed the Tigas to come and tie the game. Aldrin Acuna hit shot after shot and provided the 3 point cushion for the Hustlers in regulation by hitting a dagger 3 pointer. Upon the ensuing play, Aaron Cua hit the buzzer beater to take the game into overtime at 55-55 all! The Hustlers were trailing in the first overtime by 3 points before Jan Quiocho hit the tiebreaking 3 pointer to take the game into second overtime. From there, it was downhill for Team Tigas as they ran out of ammunition to fend off the Hustlers who wanted the win more. Aldrin Acuna and Yuhenyo Giron led the Hustlers in second OT where took the game home.

Aldrin Acuna led all scorers with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assists while dominating the Tigas bigs down low. Yuhenyo Giron finished with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Jacob Felquir and Jan Quiocho finished with 8 and 9 points, respectively while Claro Sumagui finished with a game high 6 steals in the game along with 9 points. Cris Dapon finished with 3 points which he hits from the top of the key. Lego finished with 1 rebound and 2 assists.

Meanwhile, the Tigas were led by Aaron Cua’s 17 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal followed by CJ Pineda’s 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assists and 1 steals. Michael Humphrey had a solid all around game of 8 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steals. Lorne and Kurt had a solid game with 6 points apiece. Andrei Malacapay finished with 7 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block while Paul Echaore had 3 points, 1 asssist, and 2 steals. Eddie Sera finished with 2 rebounds, and an assist.