There is a time for everything and anything and it’s called college. The universities and higher institutions are all fired up for the annual University Basketball League 2020.
University Basketball League is held at UCSI University and we went for the Help University Subang against UTAR Sg Long game.
It was a close game right from the start with UTAR Sg Long leading by a close margin. The relentless 3s and jumpers paid off early for the boys in white. HELP did a good job in keeping the scoreline close for the entire first half by capitalizing on UTAR reckless shooting and turnovers.
HELP played the game carefully and minimize their fouls and focuses their defense over the perimeter to limit the Js from UTAR. And their effort paid off while UTAR didn’t go for the post play and still relies on the small ball play.
Despite UTAR shooting well on the 1st quarter, their recklessness allow HELP to have their first lead in the first 3 minutes of Q3. Despite UTAR having better individual match ups and scoring capability, HELP capitalized on UTAR’s turnover and played a very defensive game that utilizes both fast break and playing around the rim.
Before we know it, HELP have their first 10-point lead at Q4, UTAR continues to play their small ball play by moving the ball around to an open player but it seems like HELP defense managed to run down the shot lock and UTAR were making tough shots the entire quarter.
And that’s the summary of the game for these giants. UTAR Sg Long are among the top 16 teams in the previous UBL. While HELP were in a hiatus for a year ( they didn’t participate last year), they managed to take a win from a new team. We had an interview with Zac from HELP and together with the highlights of the game. Click play on the video below to see some cool highlights on the game. Peace out.
Gatorade University Basketball League is brought to you by Gatorade. The Sports Fuel Company. Venue sponsored by UCSI University. The league is also sponsored by Molten, Supersports, MVP Basketball Academy, Bauerfeind, PEAK, Hari Hari and organized by MVP Marketing Sdn Bhd.