Bijobi's effort goes in vain as Hoopers edge out Titan Shipping

Sharjah: Hoopers Dubai edged out Titan Shipping Dubai 84-72 in the Indian Basketball League match at the Al Shaab Sports Club, in Sharjah.

Titan Shipping, who included Indian Under-23 player Bijobi, saw their side leading in the first quarter by five points, 21:16.

But a strong defence was the key that helped Hoopers surge back into the contest and enjoy the lead at half time, 39-37.

While Titan's Jasim was kept at bay by Hoopers in the second half, the teams scored 20 points each in the third quarter.

Shajahan and Ivan went on a scoring spree as Hoopers built a double digit lead in the last quarter and kept Titan Shipping at bay till the end of the game.

Results:
Hoopers, Dubai: 84 (Shajahan 31, Ivan 14, Cyril 12, Cyril Miranda11, Bunty 9, Welly 5, Jude 2) bt Titan shipping Dubai:72 (Bijobi 25, Jasim 19, Shafeeque 12, Aboobacker 10, Anas 3, Shameer 2, Niyas 1)

Arabian View Saints, Dubai: 86 (Melwin 29, Carl 24, Siddique 17, Nihal 2, Zaheer 2, Hesham 2) bt Street Legends, Sharjah 62 (Mohammad 18, Nasruddin 16, Bala 14, Sterin 10, Sabith 2, Amjad 2).