Lady Tritons, Acdavate tie for second in Global Learning Super League

Monday night’s double header in the Global Learning Super Basketball League and the University of Guam Calvo Field House ended with the UOG Lady Tritons Basketball Team and Acdavate tying for second place in the league.

The Tritons faced off against Team MIBBC in the night’s first matchup. The Tritons took the initiative in the first half of the game, ending the first quarter 18-8 and continuing the double-digit lead to the end of the half at 37-20 according to a press release.

The Tritons doubled the score in the third quarter, ultimately shutting down MIBBC 80-34.

Cori-Nicole Paulino led the Tritons in scoring with 22 points, most of which came within the three-point arc. Tar Takasy led MIBBC with 14 points.

Acdavate took on BallHers in an action packed second game of the night. Acdavate ended the first quarter with a 22-9 lead against Ballhers. However, Ballhers answered back in the second quarter, ultimately taking the lead 36-31 ending the first half of play.

The second half saw Acdavate regain the lead in the third with multiple lead changes happening during the fourth quarter. Acdavate came out on top with the final run of the match, winning over Ballhers 66-60.

Jia Peters led Acdavate with 22 points while Angelique Sahagon scored 17 points for the BallHers.

Acdavate and the Lady Tritons are tied for second place in the Global Learning Super League with matching 5-2 records.