Tanduay Light beats Jumbo Plastic, 79-61

By Ivan Saldajeno

QUEZON CITY--Tanduay Light began its 2015 PBA D-League Foundation Cup campaign on a high note after blasting Jumbo Plastic, 79-61, at the JCSGO Gym Monday.

The Rhum Masters banked on the hot long-range shooting of Roi Sumang, Jaypee Belencion, and Aljon Mariano as they pulled away for good in the second half against the Giants.

Sumang, Mariano, and Belencion combined for 47 points and made nine triples in the game for Tanduay Light.

Denice Villamor led Jumbo Plastic with nine markers.

Box Scores:

Tanduay Light 79—Sumang 17, Mariano 16, Belencion 14, Santos 9, Foronda 7, Cenal 4, Escueta 4, Rono 4, Jumao-as 2, Ilagan 1, Eriobu 1, Dela Paz 0, Tagarda 0

Jumbo Plastic 61—Villamor 9, Sabellina 8, Tiongson 8, Perez 8, Khobuntin 7, Paniamogan 6, Petilos 6, Avillanoza 5, Rosales 3, Almario 2, Purdy 0

Quarterscores: 21-9, 34-26, 63-49, 79-61