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| Francis Lopez was victorious in his first game back in the Philippines. Jade Moya |
PASIG—Fighting Eagles Nagoya will be the lone international team in the upper bracket semifinals of the NSAC World Invitational after downing Far Eastern University 97-87 on Friday night at the PhilSports Arena.
The Fighting Eagles, the lone professional team invited to the Philippines versus the world event, used a 33-19 second quarter to seize control of the game from the Tamaraws, who had a solid first quarter.
Nelson Phillips led Nagoya, which will play San Beda in the Top 4 round on Saturday night, with 21 points on 6 of 11 field goals, including 3 of 4 from long range, five rebounds, one assist, one block, and two steals.
Tres Tinkle added 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and two steals off the bench.
Francis Lopez had a quiet homecoming as he tallied four points, two rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block.
Janrey Pasaol led FEU, the lone Filipino side dropping to the lower bracket, with 17 points, two rebounds, four assists, and one steal.
Mo Konateh added 11 points, 10 rebounds, and one block.
The Tamaraws will try to rebound on Saturday against the NFU Tiger Kings in the lower bracket semis.
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